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50 Pfennigs - Hattingen
1917 year| Iron | 4.7 g | 22.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hattingen (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 | Iron |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 22.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#143159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding oak wreath with denomination and date centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
PFENNIG
1917
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Hattingen 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 dropped significantly due to the country's involvement in World War I and the subsequent economic crisis. As a result, many German cities, including Hattingen, issued their own emergency currency, like this 50 Pfennigs coin, to address the shortage of small change caused by the devaluation of the national currency.