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50 Pfennigs - Riesenburg

1917 year
Zinc 3.50 g 24.2 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Riesenburg (West Prussia) (Prussian province of West 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
3.50 g
Diameter
24.2 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#351164
Rarity index
95%

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 - Riesenburg 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted in 1917, during the midst of World War I, and its production was likely impacted by the war effort. Additionally, the coin was issued by the City of Riesenburg, which was part of the Prussian province of West Prussia, and its design may have been influenced by the political and cultural climate of the time. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  5210 - - - - - -

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