City of Essen 50 Pfennig - Essen, 1917
Information
Country
City of Essen
City of Essen
Currency
Mark
(1914 – 1924)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
50 Pfennigs
Year
1917
Ruler
Wilhelm II
(1888–1918)
Composition
Zinc (also nickel plated)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.7
Diameter (mm)
24.2
Thickness (mm)
0.96
Demonetized
Yes
Description
50 Pfennigs from City of Essen. Issued in 1917. Struck in Zinc (also nickel plated). Measures 24.2 mm and weighs 2.7 g.
- Obverse
- Pearl rim, city name flanking Coat of Arms (Crowned shield with half reich adler and Sword)
- Reverse
- Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 450K | € 5,50 | F#123.1 | 22% | |
| 1917 | — | € 4,90 | F#123.1 a) dots flanking Pfennig; flag of 5 is 3.5mm, denomination is 8.5mm high) | 44% | |
| 1917 | — | — | F#123.1 b) AS a) flag of 5 is 4.0mm | 11% | |
| 1917 | — | — | F#123.1 c) stars flanking Pfennig; top left point of 5 is left of E in KRIEGS, denomination is 9.75mm high) | 26% | |
| 1917 | — | — | F#123.1 d) AS c) top left point of 5 is middle of E in KRIEGS | 13% |
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