50 Pfennigs - Oschersleben 1917 front 50 Pfennigs - Oschersleben 1917 back
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50 Pfennigs - Oschersleben

1917 year
Zinc 3.0 g 24.2 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Oschersleben (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
3.0 g
Diameter
24.2 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#342059
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Oschersleben 1917 coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was facing severe inflation and the coin's low denomination and zinc composition reflect the government's efforts to produce a coin that was both affordable and durable during this challenging period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  10000 - - - - - -

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