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50 Pfennigs - Holzkirchen
1917 year| Zinc | 3.6 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | Market Town of Holzkirchen (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#342402 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
✣ 1917 ✣
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Holzkirchen 1917 coin was minted 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) dropped significantly, leading to a period of hyperinflation. As a result, many everyday items, including coins, became scarce and valuable. The 50 Pfennigs - Holzkirchen 1917 coin, made of zinc and weighing 3.6 grams, is a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of euros.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 4050 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Holzkirchen 1917 coin.