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50 Pfennigs - Belgern
1917 year| Zinc | - | 24.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Belgern (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Diameter | 24.4 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#89506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Provinz Sachsen]Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Belgern, issued in 1917, is interesting because it was made of zinc, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of metals like copper, silver, or gold, but the use of zinc in this case was likely due to the wartime economic conditions and the need for alternative materials. This coin is a unique example of how the scarcity of certain metals during World War I led to the use of unconventional materials in coin production.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Belgern 1917 coin.
