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50 Pfennigs - Ludwigshafen am Rhein ND
1917 year| Zinc | 2.78 g | 24.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Ludwigshafen am Rhein (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 | 2.78 g |
| Diameter | 24.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.10 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#50321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Pearl rim with legend circled rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Pfalz].
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Ludwigshafen am Rhein (Federal state of Bavaria) made of Zinc weighing 2.78 g is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. In 1917, Germany was facing a severe shortage of coins due to the war effort, leading to the introduction of temporary substitute coins made of zinc, aluminum, and other metals. This coin is a rare example of a substitute coin produced during that time, and its zinc composition makes it stand out from other coins of its era.
