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50 Pfennigs - Strassebersbach ND
1917 year| Zinc | 3.8 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Straßebersbach (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#354451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
These emergency coins are a special feature of a private emergency money with official approval. These emergency coins were issued by the Hessen-Nassauischen Hüttenverein. The Hütte in Strassebersbach obtained permission from the municipal council to issue emergency coins with the inscription "Gemeinde Strassebersbach" on their own account. The municipal council agreed to make the name Straßebersbach and the Hütte better known.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Strassebersbach ND (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 was plummeting. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the Rentenmark, which was pegged to gold and was intended to stabilize the economy. The 50 Pfennigs coin was part of this effort, as it was made of a cheap metal like zinc and had a low denomination, making it more accessible to the general population. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a interesting piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1917) | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Strassebersbach ND (1917) coin.