50 Pfennigs - Bogen 1917 front 50 Pfennigs - Bogen 1917 back
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50 Pfennigs - Bogen

1917 year
Zinc - 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Municipal Association of Bogen (Federal state of Bavaria)
Emperor
William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1917
Calendar
Chinese - Datong era
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#87179
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GILTIG BIS 6 MONAT NACH FRIEDENSSCHLUSS
50

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Kommunalverband, Bayern]

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Bogen 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was made of zinc, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like silver or gold, and was used to reduce the cost of producing coins. Despite its low value, the coin is still a collectible item today and can be found in auctions and online marketplaces.