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25 Pfennigs - Velbert
1917 year| Zinc | 3.6 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Velbert (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 25 Pfennigs (25 Pfennige) (0.25) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17148 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling date and denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
1917
25
• PFENNIG •
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Rheinprovinz].
Interesting fact
The 25 Pfennigs - Velbert 1917 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and the cost of living skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency currencies like the Velbert 25 Pfennigs coin, which was issued by the City of Velbert in 1917. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in the local economy during a time of great economic instability.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 20490 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Pfennigs - Velbert 1917 coin.