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50 Pfennigs - Beckum
1917 year| Zinc | 3.6 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Beckum (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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Westfalen]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Beckum 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 economy and the need for alternative materials due to the shortage of traditional metals. This coin is a unique example of how the scarcity of materials during World War I led to innovative solutions in coin production.