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50 Pfennigs - Aalen
1917 year| Zinc | 2.4 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Aalen (Federal state of Württemberg) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSMÜNZE
50
NUR
★ in AALEN giltig ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Aalen 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark dropped significantly due to excessive printing of money to finance World War I and other economic factors. As a result, many German cities, including Aalen, issued their own emergency currency, like this 50 Pfennigs coin, to address the shortage of small change and stabilize local trade.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Aalen 1917 coin.
