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50 Pfennigs - Karlstadt
1917 year| Zinc | 2.6 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Karlstadt am Main (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#342854 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Karlstadt am Main, issued in 1917, features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The obverse side of the coin depicts the portrait of King Ludwig III of Bavaria, while the reverse side shows the coat of arms of the City of Karlstadt am Main. This coin is particularly interesting because it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany, following World War I. The use of zinc as the material for the coin was likely a result of the wartime economic constraints, as other metals were scarce or too expensive to use for coinage. Despite its humble composition, this coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of history for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
