50 Pfennigs - Obergrainau u. Untergrainau 1917 front 50 Pfennigs - Obergrainau u. Untergrainau 1917 back
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50 Pfennigs - Obergrainau u. Untergrainau

1917 year
Zinc 2.6 g 22.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Municipalities of Obergrainau and Untergrainau (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
2.6 g
Diameter
22.4 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#348658
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GILTIG BIS 6 MONAT NACH FRIEDENSSCHLUSS
50

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Obergrainau u. Untergrainau 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 low denomination and made of zinc, which was a cheaper metal, reflects the economic challenges faced by Germany during that time. Despite its low value, the coin remains a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  2500 - - - - - -

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