50 Pfennigs - Stadtamhof (Anton Knabl) 1917 front 50 Pfennigs - Stadtamhof (Anton Knabl) 1917 back
50 Pfennigs - Stadtamhof (Anton Knabl) 1917 photo
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50 Pfennigs - Stadtamhof Anton Knabl

1917 year
Zinc 2.7 g 22.3 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Stadtamhof (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
Weight
2.7 g
Diameter
22.3 mm
Thickness
0.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#185262
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Pearl rim, male figure sitting, Caduceus in hand, ships anchor at foot and monogramed shield

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Privat, Bayern]
Menzel: BBB
Fa: Gemischtewarenhandlung

Interesting fact

The 50 Pfennigs - Stadtamhof (Anton Knabl) 1917 coin was designed by Anton Knabl, an Austrian artist and sculptor who was known for his work in various fields, including numismatics. Knabl's design for this coin features a portrait of a young woman, representing the city of Stadtamhof, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "Stadtamhof" and the year "1917," while the reverse side features the denomination "50 Pfennigs" and a stylized image of a horse. The coin was minted in zinc and weighs 2.7 grams.