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50 Pfennigs - Marktleuthen
1917 year| Iron | 2.9 g | 22.3 mm |
| 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 | Iron |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 22.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#76372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GILTIG BIS 6 MONAT
50
NACH
★ FRIEDENSSCHLUSS ★
Translation:
GILTIG UP TO 6 MONTHS
50
AFTER
CONCLUSION OF PEACE
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Marktgemeinde, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Marktleuthen, Bavaria, 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 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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