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50 Pfennigs - Laufen
1917 year| Zinc | 2.6 g | 24.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Laufen (Bavaria) (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 | 24.1 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#131996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
✣ 1917 ✣
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing organisation: [Kommunalverband, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Laufen 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 coins like the 50 Pfennigs - Laufen 1917, which were issued by cities and towns across the country. Despite being made of zinc, a relatively inexpensive metal, these coins were highly valued by the people of Laufen and surrounding areas, and were used as a stable form of currency during a time of economic uncertainty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 2180 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Laufen 1917 coin.