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50 Pfennigs - Itzehoe ND
1917 year| Iron | - | 27.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Itzehoe (notgeld) (Prussian province of Schleswig-Holstein) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Diameter | 27.1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole (Hole 5 mm) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#342781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering from obverse in mirror writing
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Itzehoe (1917) is interesting because it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of gold, silver, or copper, but the use of iron was a sign of the economic challenges faced by Germany during World War I. The coin's design, featuring the city's coat of arms and a crowned eagle, was also unique to the city of Itzehoe.