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50 Pfennigs - Mülheim an der Ruhr

1917 year
Zinc 1.8 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Mülheim an der Ruhr (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
1.8 g
Size
18.2 × 18.2 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Square with rounded corners
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#329011
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Legend and date above denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
1917
50
PFENNIG

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Mülheim an der Ruhr 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 was plummeting. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the "Notgeld," which included coins like the 50 Pfennigs - Mülheim an der Ruhr 1917. These coins were made of zinc, a cheaper metal than the traditional copper or silver, and were designed to be used for small transactions. 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  104348 - - - - - -

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