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50 Pfennigs - Alsfeld
1917 year| Zinc | 2.76 g | 22.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Alsfeld (Federal state of Hesse) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.76 g |
| Diameter | 22.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#65190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Beaded rim surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Hessen]Planchet variations 1.1-1.5mm thick
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Alsfeld 1917 coin from the City of Alsfeld (Federal state of Hesse) made of Zinc weighing 2.76 g is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin's value was worth 50 Pfennigs, which was a significant amount at the time, but due to the inflation, the value of the coin decreased rapidly, making it a rare and valuable collector's item today.
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 - Alsfeld 1917 coin.
