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50 Pfennigs - Oberhausen
1917 year| Zinc | 2.8 g | 23.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Oberhausen (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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 23.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#51536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend above date and denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
1917
50
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Rheinprovinz].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Oberhausen 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was facing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark was rapidly decreasing. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the "Notgeld," which included coins like the 50 Pfennigs - Oberhausen 1917. These coins were made of zinc, a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like silver or gold, and were designed to be used as small change during this period of economic instability. Despite their humble origins, these coins have become sought-after collectibles among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Oberhausen 1917 coin.