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50 Pfennigs - Kronach
1917 year| Iron | 4 g | 23.75 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kronach (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 | Iron |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23.75 mm |
| Thickness | 1.49 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#173858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
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Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Kronach, Bavaria, issued in 1917, is interesting because it was made of iron, a material that was commonly used for coins during World War I due to the shortage of other metals. This coin's iron composition was a departure from the usual copper or silver used in coinage, and it was a unique feature for a circulating coin at that time.