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50 Pfennigs - Bensheim
1917 year| Zinc | 3.0 g | 23.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bensheim (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 | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSMÜNZE
50
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Difference between Funck #34.4 a) both bottoms of E on BENSHEIM are straightand Funck #34.4 b) both bottom of E are curved
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Bensheim 1917 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local coins like the 50 Pfennigs - Bensheim 1917, which were issued by cities and towns across the country. Despite being made of zinc, a relatively inexpensive metal, these coins were highly valued by the people of Bensheim and surrounding areas, as they were seen as a more stable store of value than the rapidly depreciating national 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 - Bensheim 1917 coin.
