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50 Pfennigs - Solingen
1917 year| Zinc | 3.8 g | 25.4 mm |
| Issuer | Municipalities of the District of Lower Solingen (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
50
✦ PFENNIG ✦
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Gemeinden des unteren Kreises Solingen, Rheinprovinz].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Solingen 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, many merchants and traders began to use foreign currencies, such as the US dollar or the Dutch guilder, for transactions. 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Solingen 1917 coin.