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50 Pfennigs - Quakenbrück
1917 year| Zinc | 2.8 g | 24.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Quakenbrück (Prussian province of Hanover) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#69129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZAHLSTELLE ARTLÄNDERBANK A.-G.
50
★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Hannover].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Quakenbrück 1917 coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was experiencing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark was plummeting. As a result, many merchants and traders began to use foreign currencies, like the US dollar, as a more stable alternative to the mark. Despite this, the 50 Pfennigs coin remained in circulation and was a widely used denomination during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Quakenbrück 1917 coin.