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50 Pfennigs - Ahlen
1917 year| Zinc | 2.73 g | 22.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Ahlen (notgeld) (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 | 2.73 g |
| Diameter | 22.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1917
50
∙☩∙PFENNIG∙☩∙
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Ahlen 1917 coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of metals like silver, gold, or copper. The use of zinc was likely a result of the wartime economic conditions and the need for alternative materials to produce currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Ahlen 1917 coin.
