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50 Pfennigs - Pförring
1917 year| Zinc | 2.6 g | 22.3 mm |
| Issuer | Market Town of Pförring (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#317097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✶ GILTIG ✶
BIS
50
1 JAHR NACH FRIEDENSCHLUSS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Pförring 1917 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many merchants and traders began using alternative forms of currency, such as this 50 Pfennigs coin, to avoid the inflated prices. This coin, made of zinc and weighing 2.6 grams, was a more stable alternative to the paper mark and was widely accepted in the Market Town of Pförring and surrounding areas.
