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50 Pfennigs - Tegernsee-Rottach ND
1917 year| Zinc | 1.7 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Tegernsee-Rottach (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 | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#354724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Tegernsee-Rottach ND (1917) coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin's low denomination and made of zinc, which was a cheaper metal, reflects the economic challenges faced by the country during that time. Despite its low value, the coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.