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50 Pfennigs - Mühlhausen in Thüringen
1917 year| Iron | 3.6 g | 24.1 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 | Iron |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 24.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#67118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
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, issued in 1917, is that 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 due to the wartime economic conditions, the use of iron was considered more practical and economical. This coin is a rare example of a coin made of iron and is highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Mühlhausen in Thüringen 1917 coin.