© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
50 Pfennigs - Bergzabern
1917 year| Iron | - | 22.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bergzabern (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 22.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#298995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Legend and date surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGS - NOTMÜNZE
50
★ 1917 ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Bergzabern 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. To combat this issue, the government issued coins made of cheaper metals, like iron, instead of the traditional silver or gold. This coin, made of iron, was one of the many issued during this time as a substitute for the standard silver 50 Pfennigs coin.