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50 Pfennigs - Lauf
1917 year| Zinc | 2.5 g | 22.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lauf an der Pegnitz (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 | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#169583 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, denomination centered and surrounded by an oak leaf wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Lauf 1917 coin was minted 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) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local notgeld (emergency money) and foreign currencies. The 50 Pfennigs - Lauf 1917 coin, made of zinc and weighing 2.5 grams, was one of the few coins that remained in circulation during this time, and it became a symbol of stability and hope for the German people.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Lauf 1917 coin.