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50 Pfennigs - Marktleuthen
1917 year| Zinc | 2.4 g | 22.4 mm |
| Issuer | Market Town of Marktleuthen (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 | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 22.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#345764 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Marktleuthen, Bavaria, 1917, made of zinc, and weighing 2.4 g, is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark dropped significantly, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. To combat this issue, the government issued coins with lower denominations, like the 50 Pfennigs, to help people purchase everyday items. This coin is a tangible reminder of Germany's economic history and how the country coped with inflation in the early 20th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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