50 Pfennigs - Oberammergau 1917 front 50 Pfennigs - Oberammergau 1917 back
50 Pfennigs - Oberammergau 1917 photo
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50 Pfennigs - Oberammergau

1917 year
Iron 3.1 g 22.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Municipality of Oberammergau (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
3.1 g
Diameter
22.3 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#271545
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GILTIG BIS 6 MONAT NACH FRIEDENSSCHLUSS
50

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Oberammergau 1917 coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Oberammergau Passion Play, a traditional passion play that has been performed in Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany since 1634. The coin's design features a depiction of the crucified Jesus Christ, which is a prominent element of the passion play.