© T. R. Aikins
© T. R. Aikins
50 Pfennigs - Landau ND
1917 year| Zinc | 2.9 g | 24.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Landau in der Pfalz (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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 24.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#129871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Pfalz].
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Landau ND (1917) coin from the City of Landau in der Pfalz (Federal state of Bavaria) is interesting because it was made of zinc, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of metals like silver, gold, or copper, but the use of zinc in this coin reflects the economic and political conditions of Germany during World War I, when there was a shortage of traditional coinage metals. The use of zinc in coins was a common practice during this period, and it is a unique feature of this coin that sets it apart from other coins of its time.
