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50 Pfennigs - Dortmund
1917 year| Zinc | 2.8 g | 24.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Dortmund (notgeld) (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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#76955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding denomination in octagon centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
50
PFG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Westfalen]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Dortmund 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the First World War. The coin was made of zinc, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like silver or gold, and it was designed to be used as a substitute for the standard currency of the time, the German Mark. This coin, along with other Notgeld coins, were issued by local governments and cities to address the shortage of small change caused by the war.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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