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50 Pfennigs - Mettmann
1917 year| Zinc | 2.1 g | 23.3 mm |
| Issuer | District of Mettmann (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 23.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36690 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1917
50
✠ PFENNIG ✠
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Kreis, Rheinprovinz].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Mettmann 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was experiencing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark had dropped significantly. As a result, the government introduced a new currency, the "Notgeld," which included coins like the 50 Pfennigs - Mettmann 1917. These coins were made of zinc, a cheaper metal than the traditional silver or gold, and were designed to be used as small change. Despite their low value, these coins are now highly sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Mettmann 1917 coin.