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50 Pfennigs - Pfaffenhofen am Ilm
1917 year| Zinc | 2.6 g | 22.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm (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 | 22.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#349950 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
50
✶ 1917 ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Always with stamp error on the obverse: PFAFFENHOEN ohne FInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Pfaffenhofen am Ilm 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 value was equivalent to 50 pfennigs, a significant amount at the time, and it was made of zinc, a relatively inexpensive material, due to the shortage of more valuable metals. Despite its low value, the coin is now a sought-after collector's item, a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of Bavaria.