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50 Pfennigs - Wetter
1917 year| Zinc | 2.8 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wetter (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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#189146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, denomination and date centered flanked by branches with oak leaves
Script: Latin
Lettering:
25
PFENNIG
1917
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Wetter (Prussian province of Westphalia) made of Zinc weighing 2.8 g is interesting because it was produced during a time of war, specifically during World War I. The coin was minted in 1917, and it was a common practice during wartime for countries to produce coins made of alternative metals, such as zinc, to conserve precious metals like gold and silver for military purposes. This coin is a tangible representation of the economic and financial impact of war on a nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Wetter 1917 coin.