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50 Pfennigs - Wasserburg am Inn
1917 year| Zinc | 2.7 g | 23.7 mm |
| Issuer | District of Wasserburg am Inn (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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#50434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GILTIG BIS 6 MONAT NACH FRIEDENSSCHLUSS
50
★
Translation: ✭ VALID UNTIL 6 MONTHS AFTER PEACE MADE
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Bezirksamt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Wasserburg am Inn 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 value was worth 50 pfennigs, which was a significant amount at the time, but due to the inflation, the coin's purchasing power decreased rapidly, making it nearly worthless in a short period of time. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, serving as a reminder of Germany's economic history.