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50 Pfennigs - Mühlheim am Main ND
1917 year| Zinc | 3.3 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Mühlheim am Main (Federal state of Hesse) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) with a hole (2.5mm hole) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#346568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
50
✶
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Mühlheim am Main ND (1917) coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin's value was equivalent to 50 pfennigs, a significant amount at the time, and it was made of zinc, a relatively inexpensive material, due to the scarcity of other metals during the war. Despite its low value, the coin is now a rare and sought-after collector's item, a testament to the rich history of German numismatics.