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50 Pfennigs - Mühlhausen in Thüringen
1917 year| Zinc | 2.95 g | 24.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Mühlhausen (Thuringia) (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.95 g |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#338472 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with millrind centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
★ ★ 1917 ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
A millrind or simply rind is an iron support for the upper ("runner") stone in a pair of millstones.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs coin from Mühlhausen in Thüringen, minted in 1917, is that it was made of zinc, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time. Most coins from that era were made of metals like silver, gold, or copper, but the use of zinc in this coin reflects the economic and political circumstances of the time, as zinc was a more affordable and accessible material. This choice of material also speaks to the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of Mühlhausen during a time of economic hardship and war.
