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50 Pfennigs - Letmathe
1917 year| Zinc | 2.4 g | 22.6 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Letmathe (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 22.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#69127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1917
50
• ✠ • PFENNIG • ✠ •
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Gemeinde, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Letmathe 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was facing severe inflation, and the value of the German mark had dropped significantly. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the "Notgeld," which included coins like the 50 Pfennigs - Letmathe 1917. These coins were made of cheaper materials, such as zinc, to reduce production costs and were issued in limited quantities to help stabilize the economy. Despite their humble origins, these coins have become sought-after collectibles among numismatists today.
