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50 Pfennigs - Kelheim a. D.
1917 year| Zinc | 3.1 g | 24.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kelheim an der Donau (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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 24.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#128255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ NOTGELD ✠
50
PFENNIG
● 1917 ●
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Kelheim a. D. 1917 is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark dropped significantly due to excessive printing of money, leading to a period of hyperinflation. Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used in everyday transactions.