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50 Pfennigs - Meseritz
1917 year| Iron | 2.6 g | 20.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Meseritz (Posen) (Prussian province of Posen) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#346339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ 19 ★ 17 ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Meseritz 1917 coin from the City of Meseritz (Posen) in the Prussian province of Posen is interesting because it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold, but the use of iron was a nod to the city's industrial heritage and its reputation for ironworking. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the city's economic and industrial development during that period.
