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50 Pfennigs - Dortmund silver
1917 year| Silver (.900) | 4.71 g | 24.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Dortmund (notgeld) (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 4.71 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#189820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 Pattern 50 Pfennigs - Dortmund (silver) 1917 coin is that it was minted during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the early 1920s. The coin was issued as a replacement for the rapidly devaluing paper currency, and its silver content made it a more stable store of value. The coin's design, featuring the city of Dortmund's coat of arms, was meant to symbolize the city's resilience and strength during a time of economic hardship.