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50 Pfennigs - Unna
1917 year| Zinc | 2.9 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Unna (notgeld) (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#64739 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Beaded rim surrounding denomination between two oak branches with date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
PFENNIG
1917
Edge
Ribbed
Comment
Planchet variation 1.0-1.5mm thickInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Unna 1917 coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of metals like copper, silver, or gold, but the use of zinc in this coin reflects the economic and political circumstances of the time. The First World War had caused a shortage of traditional coinage metals, leading to the use of alternative materials like zinc and aluminum in the production of coins. This coin is a unique example of how the needs of war and economic necessity can drive innovation in currency production.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 30050 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Unna 1917 coin.
