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50 Pfennigs - Frankenhausen ND
1917 year| Zinc | 2.99 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Frankenhausen (Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt) (Federal state of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.99 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#76959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Frankenhausen ND (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. As a result, the government was forced to produce coins with lower denominations, such as the 50 Pfennigs, to keep up with the increasing demand for small change. Despite being made of zinc, a relatively inexpensive metal, the coin still holds significant historical value and is sought after by collectors today.