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50 Pfennigs - Iserlohn
1917 year| Zinc | 3 g | 22.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Iserlohn (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 | 3 g |
| Diameter | 22.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding oak wreath with denomination and date centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
PFENNIG
1917
Edge
12 rips with 6.0mm distance
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Iserlohn 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was experiencing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark was plummeting. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the "Notgeld," which included coins like the 50 Pfennigs - Iserlohn 1917. These coins were made of cheaper materials, like zinc, and had a lower face value than previous coins, in an effort to stabilize the economy. Despite these efforts, the hyperinflation continued, and the German economy continued to struggle. Today, coins like the 50 Pfennigs - Iserlohn 1917 are a reminder of this tumultuous period in German history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Iserlohn 1917 coin.
