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50 Pfennigs - Speyer
1917 year| Zinc | 2.2 g | 23.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Speyer (notgeld) (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 | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 23.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#52920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend half circled above denomination dividing date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
50
19 17
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Rheinpfalz].
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Speyer 1917 coin from the City of Speyer (notgeld) in the Federal state of Bavaria, made of Zinc weighing 2.2 g, is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin's value was worth 50 Pfennigs, which was a significant amount at the time, and it was made of zinc, a less valuable metal, due to the shortage of more valuable metals during the war. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the economic struggles of Germany during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 3984 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Speyer 1917 coin.
