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50 Pfennigs - Fulda
1917 year| Zinc | 2.6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | City of Fulda (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#99191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
✭ ✭ ✭
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Hessen-Nassau]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Fulda 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. As a result, the government was forced to print more and more money to keep up with the inflation, leading to a significant decrease in the value of the currency. Despite this, the 50 Pfennigs - Fulda 1917 coin remained a stable and reliable form of currency, and it is now a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
