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© ALAMIR
50 Pfennigs - Bensheim
1917 year| Iron | - | 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 | Iron |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#95142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend half circled above denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSMÜNZE
50
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Hessen]Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Bensheim 1917 coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. To combat this inflation, the German government issued new coins with higher denominations, such as the 50 Pfennigs coin. The coin was made of iron, which was a cheaper alternative to other metals, and it was designed to be easily recognizable and difficult to counterfeit. Despite its humble origins, the 50 Pfennigs - Bensheim 1917 coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.