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50 Pfennigs - Hamm
1917 year| Zinc | 2.8 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hamm (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 | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
50
★ 1917 ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Hamm 1917 coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of metals like silver, gold, or copper, but the use of zinc in this coin reflects the economic constraints and material shortages during World War I. The fact that it was made of zinc also speaks to the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of Hamm during a time of war and economic hardship.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 51000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Hamm 1917 coin.
