50 Pfennigs - Sonthofen 1917 front 50 Pfennigs - Sonthofen 1917 back
50 Pfennigs - Sonthofen 1917 photo
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50 Pfennigs - Sonthofen

1917 year
Zinc - 23.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Market Town of Sonthofen (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
Zinc
Diameter
23.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#135234
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Pearl rim, denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering: 50

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing body: [Marktgemeinde, Bayern].Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The 50 Pfennigs coin from Sonthofen, Bavaria, 1917, made of zinc, is a rare and valuable collector's item due to its limited mintage and historical significance.