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50 Pfennigs - Donaueschingen
1917 year| Zinc | 2.9 g | 24.3 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#338673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend and date surround beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
50
1917
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Standesherrschaft, Baden]Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Donaueschingen 1917 coin from German notgeld (Germany) made of Zinc weighing 2.9 g is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was part of a series of emergency coins minted by the government to address the shortage of small change, and it features a unique design that reflects the cultural and historical context of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Donaueschingen 1917 coin.
