50 Pfennigs - Oehringen 1917 front 50 Pfennigs - Oehringen 1917 back
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50 Pfennigs - Oehringen

1917 year
Iron 3.3 g 22.3 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Oehringen (Federal state of Württemberg)
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
Iron
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
22.3 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#310946
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination in center

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELD
✶ 50 ✶
ERSATZ

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Oehringen 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. To combat this issue, the government issued coins with lower denominations, such as the 50 Pfennigs, to help people purchase everyday items. Despite the economic challenges, the coin's iron composition was a unusual choice, as most coins of that time were made of copper, nickel, or silver.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  3037 - - - - - -

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