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This is a 1917-A (Berlin) German Empire ½ Mark of Kaiser Wilhelm II, struck during the World War I era. It’s part of the long-running .900 fine silver fractional Mark series used in everyday commerce across Imperial Germany.
Collectors like these for historical context (wartime coinage) and for being a compact, affordable silver coin with clear Imperial designs. Investors appreciate the straightforward, verified silver content.
Mintage (1917-A): 14,691,548.
Mintmark A: Berlin.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Metal: Silver
Purity: .900
Weight: 2.777 g
Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 2.777 g × 0.900 = 2.499 g = 0.0803 troy oz
Mint: A = Berlin
Series Years: ½ Mark – Wilhelm II small shield type (1905–1919)
Legal Tender Status: ½ Mark coinage (demonetized)
