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50 Pfennigs - Marktleuthen

1917 year
Zinc 2.5 g 22.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Market Town of Marktleuthen (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
2.5 g
Diameter
22.3 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#345767
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GILTIG BIS 6 MONAT
50
NACH
★ FRIEDENSSCHLUSS ★

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 50 Pfennigs coin from Marktleuthen, Bavaria, issued in 1917, is interesting because it was made of zinc, 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 zinc and has a unique historical significance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  1000 - - - - - -

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