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50 Pfennigs - Pillau Silver

1917 year
Silver (.800) 4.4 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Pillau (Prussian province of East Prussia)
Emperor
William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1917
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Weight
4.4 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#349956
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
50
• ✠ • PFENNIG • ✠ •

Edge

Ribbed

Comment

H K = H. Kissing

The strikes in silver and tombac were created in 1931 on a private order.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Pillau (Silver) 1917 coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the city's coat of arms, which includes a ship and an anchor, symbolizing Pillau's maritime history and its importance as a port city.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  5 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Pillau (Silver) 1917 coin.