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50 Pfennigs - Unter-Peissenberg
1917 year| Zinc | - | 24.3 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Unter-Peissenberg (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 |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#134704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Kleingeldersatzmarke
50
Comment
Issuing authority: [Gemeinde, Bayern]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Unter-Peissenberg 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was facing severe inflation and the coin's low denomination, combined with the use of a cheap metal like zinc, reflects the government's efforts to produce a large quantity of coins quickly and at minimal cost. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of euros.