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50 Pfennigs - Kaiserslautern
1917 year| Iron | 3.2 g | 23.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kaiserslautern (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 | Iron |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 23.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#190699 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding denomination and legend centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
KRIEGSGELD
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Pfalz].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Kaiserslautern 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark dropped significantly, and the government had to print more and more money to keep up with the increasing prices. As a result, many coins from this period, including the 50 Pfennigs - Kaiserslautern 1917, were made of cheaper materials like iron instead of the traditional silver or gold. This is why the coin weighs only 3.2 grams, which is much lighter than other coins of similar value from that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Kaiserslautern 1917 coin.