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50 Pfennigs - Weissenburg, Elsass
1917 year| Iron | 3.4 g | 24.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wissembourg (Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine) |
|---|---|
| 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 | Iron |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 24.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#160537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing organization: [Stadt, Elsaß]Workshop: L. Chr. Lauer, Nürnberg
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs coin from Weissenburg, Elsass 1917 is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil and change in the region. The Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine, where the coin was minted, was a disputed territory between Germany and France, and the coin's issuance reflects the complex history and cultural influences of the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Weissenburg, Elsass 1917 coin.