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50 Pfennigs - Riesenburg
1917 year| Iron | 3.6 g | 24.1 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 24.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#351173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl 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 dropped significantly. As a result, many merchants and traders began to use foreign currencies, such as the US dollar, as a more stable alternative. 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 | 32575 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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