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50 Pfennigs - Lauingen ND
1917 year| Zinc | 2.8 g | 22.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lauingen (notgeld) (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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#344634 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearled rim with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Lauingen ND (1917) coin from the City of Lauingen (notgeld) in the Federal state of Bavaria, made of Zinc and weighing 2.8 g, is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. Notgeld, which translates to "emergency money," was issued by cities and towns across Germany to address the shortage of small denomination coins and banknotes. The coin's design features the city's coat of arms and the year of issue, 1917, and was likely used for everyday transactions in the city.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1917) | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Lauingen ND (1917) coin.
