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50 Pfennigs - Rehau
1917 year| Zinc | 2.6 g | 22.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Rehau (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#153823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Beaded rim, legend and date surround denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSJAHR
50
★ 1917 ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Rehau 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. To combat this issue, the government issued coins with lower denominations, such as the 50 Pfennigs, to help people purchase everyday items. Despite the economic challenges, the City of Rehau continued to produce coins, like this one, which is a testament to the city's resilience and determination to maintain economic stability during a difficult period in German history.