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50 Pfennigs - Kempten

1917 year
Zinc 2.79 g 23.8 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Kempten (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
2.79 g
Diameter
23.8 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#83182
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend above denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KRIEGSMÜNZE
50
✶ ✶ ✶

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The 50 Pfennigs coin from Kempten, Bavaria, issued in 1917, is interesting because it was made of zinc, a material that was commonly used for coinage during World War I due to its low cost and durability. This coin was also relatively lightweight, weighing only 2.79 grams, making it easy to handle and transport.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  20000 - - - - - -

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