50 Pfennigs - Iserlohn
1917 year| Zinc | 3 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Iserlohn (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#163195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Denomination and year surrounded by wreath.
Lettering: 50 - PFENNIG - 1917
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Westfalen]Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Iserlohn, Prussia (now Germany) is interesting because it was made of zinc, a material that was commonly used for coins during World War I due to its low cost and durability. This coin, in particular, weighs 3 grams and features the image of a crowned eagle on one side and the value "50 Pfennigs" on the other. Despite its small denomination, it remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
