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50 Pfennigs - Kaiserslautern
1917 year| Zinc | 2.6 g | 20.2 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 | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
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 (the national currency) dropped significantly, leading to a period of hyperinflation. As a result, many coins like the 50 Pfennigs - Kaiserslautern 1917 were minted with low denominations to accommodate the increasing prices of everyday goods. Despite its low value, this coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
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.
