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50 Pfennigs - Bottrop
1917 year| Zinc | 3.50 g | 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 | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Diameter | 24.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#65564 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Beaded rim, legend and date surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1917
50
● PFENNIG ●
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Gemeinde bzw. Stadt, Westfalen]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Bottrop 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was experiencing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark was plummeting. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the "Notgeld," which included coins like the 50 Pfennigs - Bottrop 1917. These coins were made of zinc, a cheaper metal than the traditional copper or silver, and were designed to be used for small transactions. Despite their low value, these coins are now highly sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 42014 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
