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50 Pfennigs - Bodenmais Rödlische Holzwarenfabr.
1917 year| Zinc | 3.0 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Bodenmais (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 | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#319570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The year 1917 saw the country in the midst of World War I, and the government was struggling to finance the war effort. As a result, they introduced a new currency, the "Papiermark," which was backed by a government guarantee but not tied to any physical commodity. This coin, made of zinc and weighing 3.0 grams, was part of this new currency system and was used as a substitute for the traditional silver coins that were in short supply at the time. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin still maintains a certain level of collectibility and historical interest today.