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50 Pfennigs - Solingen
1917 year| Zinc | 2.7 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#52917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding sword dividing denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• GUT FÜR • FÜNFZIG PFENNIGE
5 0
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Rheinprovinz].
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Solingen, Prussia, 1917, made of zinc, and weighing 2.7 grams is interesting because it was produced during a time of war. The First World War had a significant impact on coin production, as many countries, including Germany, had to reduce the amount of precious metals used in their coins to conserve resources for the war effort. As a result, coins like this one were made from alternative metals like zinc, which were more readily available and less expensive than traditional metals like silver or gold. This coin is a tangible reminder of the economic and logistical challenges faced during times of war.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 82656 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
