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50 Pfennigs - Riesenburg
1917 year| Iron | 3.5 g | 23.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Riesenburg (West Prussia) (Prussian province of West Prussia) |
|---|---|
| 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 | Iron |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided, 1.1) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#351170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Riesenburg 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was experiencing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark had decreased significantly. As a result, the government issued coins with lower denominations, such as the 50 Pfennigs, to help alleviate the economic burden on citizens. Despite being made of iron and weighing only 3.5 grams, the coin still held significant value during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 14683 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Riesenburg 1917 coin.
