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50 Pfennigs - Tübingen

1917 year
Iron 3.57 g 21.9 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Tübingen (Federal state of Württemberg)
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
3.57 g
Diameter
21.9 mm
Thickness
1.51 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#54411
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Pearl rim surrounding legend and denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50
KLEINGELD
ERSATZ
1917

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Stadt, Württemberg]

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Tübingen 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. To combat this issue, the government issued coins with lower denominations, like the 50 Pfennigs, to help people purchase everyday items. Despite the economic challenges, the coin's iron composition was a unusual choice, as most coins of that time were made of copper or silver.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  37985 - - - - - -

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