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50 Pfennigs - Pressath
1917 year| Zinc | 2.5 g | 22.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Pressath (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 | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#105070 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Pressath 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 the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. As a result, the German government was forced to print more and more money to keep up with the inflation, leading to a significant decrease in the value of the currency. Despite this, the 50 Pfennigs - Pressath 1917 coin remained a stable and reliable form of currency, and it is still highly sought after by collectors today.