50 Pfennigs - Dillingen 1917 front 50 Pfennigs - Dillingen 1917 back
50 Pfennigs - Dillingen 1917 photo
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50 Pfennigs - Dillingen

1917 year
Zinc 2.7 g 22.9 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Dillingen an der Donau (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
2.7 g
Diameter
22.9 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#64923
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Pearl rim surrounding Coat of Arms

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Stadt, Bayern]

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Dillingen 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. To combat this issue, the government issued coins with lower denominations, such as the 50 Pfennigs, to help people purchase everyday items. Despite the economic challenges, the coin still maintains its historical significance and value among collectors today.