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50 Pfennigs - Schwarzenbach an der Saale
1917 year| Iron | 3.8 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schwarzenbach an der Saale (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 | Iron |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#228475 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
FUNCK (Edition 2000) ► FUNCK (Edition 2012):F#490.5A ► F#490.6A
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Schwarzenbach an der Saale 1917 coin was issued 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 prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many merchants and traders began to use alternative forms of currency, such as this coin, to circumvent the inflationary economy. This coin, made of iron and weighing 3.8 grams, was one of many "Notgeld" (emergency money) coins issued by cities and towns across Germany during this period. The coin's design features the image of a crowned lion, which was a common symbol of Bavaria, the federal state where Schwarzenbach an der Saale is located. Overall, this coin serves as a fascinating reminder of a tumultuous period in German history and the creative solutions that people used to cope with economic uncertainty.
