50 Pfennigs - Nördlingen 1917 front 50 Pfennigs - Nördlingen 1917 back
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50 Pfennigs - Nördlingen

1917 year
Zinc 3.0 g 22.8 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Nördlingen (notgeld) (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
3.0 g
Diameter
22.8 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#348164
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Pearl rim surrounding denomination Centered

Script: Latin

Lettering: 50

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Nördlingen 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was made of zinc, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like silver or gold, and it was designed to be easily identifiable and difficult to counterfeit. Despite its low value, the coin is now considered a rare collector's item and can be found on online marketplaces for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  17000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Nördlingen 1917 coin.