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50 Pfennigs - Pirmasens
1917 year| Zinc | 2.9 g | 24.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Pirmasens (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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 24.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#51751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Pfalz].
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Pirmasens, Bavaria, 1917, made of zinc, and weighing 2.9 g, is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary period" (1914-1924), when the value of the German mark dropped significantly, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. To combat this issue, the government issued coins with lower denominations, like the 50 Pfennigs, to help people purchase everyday items. This coin is a tangible reminder of that challenging period in German history.
