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50 Pfennigs - Pillau
1917 year| Zinc | 2.8 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Pillau (Prussian province of East Prussia) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#193816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
50
• ✠ • PFENNIG • ✠ •
Edge
Ribbed
Comment
H K = H. KissingInteresting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Pillau (Prussian province of East Prussia) made of Zinc weighing 2.8 g is interesting because it was produced during a time of war, specifically during World War I, and its design reflects this. The coin features a unique "war-time" design, with a soldier's helmet and an eagle on the obverse (front side), and a simple design on the reverse (back side) with the denomination "50 Pfennigs" and the year "1917". This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the currency of Germany during wartime.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 15075 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Pillau 1917 coin.