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50 Pfennigs - Alzey
1917 year| Zinc | 3.4 g | 24.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Alzey (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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 24.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#58974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding legend semi-circled above denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSMÜNZE
50
✶ ✶ ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Hessen]Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Alzey 1917 coin from the City of Alzey (Federal state of Hesse) made of Zinc weighing 3.4 g is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted in 1917, during World War I, when the country was experiencing severe economic difficulties, including inflation and a shortage of metals. As a result, the German government was forced to use alternative metals, such as zinc, to produce coins. This coin is a unique example of how a country's currency can be impacted by historical events.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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