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50 Pfennigs - Stralsund
1917 year| Iron | 3.5 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Stralsund (notgeld) (Prussian province of Pomerania) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#183101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Stralsund 1917 coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of gold, silver, or copper. The use of iron in the production of this coin reflects the economic and political circumstances of the time, as Germany was experiencing a shortage of traditional coinage metals due to the First World War. The city of Stralsund, where the coin was issued, was also an important port city and trading center, which may have influenced the design and production of the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Stralsund 1917 coin.
