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50 Pfennigs - Bottrop
1917 year| Iron | - | 24.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bottrop (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 24.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#31798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding date and denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
1917
50
✭ PFENNIG ✭
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Gemeinde bzw. Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Bottrop 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 (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency coins like the 50 Pfennigs - Bottrop 1917, which were issued by cities and towns across the country to address the shortage of small change. Despite being made of iron, these coins were still considered valuable and were widely used in the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Bottrop 1917 coin.