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50 Pfennigs - Überlingen
1917 year| Iron | 3.1 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Überlingen (notgeld) (Federal state of Baden) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#355821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Beaded horseshoe rim with denomination above solid line with legend and date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
PFENNIG
KRIEGSMÜNZE
1917
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Überlingen 1917 coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of gold, silver, or copper. The use of iron in the production of this coin reflects the economic and political circumstances of Germany during World War I, when there was a shortage of traditional coinage metals. The coin's design, featuring the image of a sailboat on the obverse and the value and year on the reverse, is also notable for its simplicity and utility, reflecting the practical needs of a coin intended for everyday use.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 4160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Überlingen 1917 coin.