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50 Pfennigs - Lauenburg an der Elbe

1917 year
Iron 1.9 g 27.0 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Lauenburg an der Elbe (Prussian province of Schleswig-Holstein)
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
1.9 g
Diameter
27.0 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole (Hole 5 mm)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#308228
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Mirror Image from obverse

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 50 Pfennigs coin from Lauenburg an der Elbe, 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 is a rare example of a coin made of iron and has a unique historical significance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  1800 - - - - - -

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