© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
50 Pfennigs - Stralsund Pattern
1917 year| Gold (.900) | 7.44 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | City of Stralsund (notgeld) (Prussian province of Pomerania) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 7.44 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Pfennigs - Stralsund (Pattern) 1917 coin is that it was minted during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the early 1920s. The coin was issued as a replacement for the rapidly devaluing paper currency, and its value was pegged to the value of gold. The use of gold coins as a stable store of value and medium of exchange was an attempt to stabilize the economy and restore confidence in the financial system.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Stralsund (Pattern) 1917 coin.
