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50 Pfennigs - Ilmenau Lebensmittel Commission ND
1917 year| Zinc | 2.8 g | 24.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Ilmenau (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach) (Federal state of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 24.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#142054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Translation: COIN REPLACEMENT TOKEN
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Lebensmittel-Kommission, Sachsen-Weimar-Eisenach].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the early 1920s. The coin's value of 50 pfennigs was significant at the time, as it was equivalent to about 1/20th of a US dollar, and it was used as a means of exchange for everyday goods and services. Despite the economic challenges of the time, the coin's design and production quality were still maintained, with the use of zinc as the material and a detailed design featuring the city's coat of arms and the Lebensmittel Commission's logo.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1917) | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Ilmenau (Lebensmittel Commission) ND (1917) coin.