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50 Pfennigs - Wattenscheid
1917 year| Zinc | 2.9 g | 24.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wattenscheid (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 24.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Rope Rim, legend circling denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1917
50
✠ PFENNIG ✠
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Wattenscheid 1917 coin was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was facing severe inflation, and the value of the German mark had decreased significantly. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the "Notgeld," which was backed by the value of gold and other precious metals. The 50 Pfennigs - Wattenscheid 1917 coin was part of this Notgeld currency, and it was designed to be a more stable alternative to the rapidly depreciating paper money. It's interesting to note that the coin was made of zinc, which was a more affordable and accessible material than other metals at the time. Despite its humble composition, the 50 Pfennigs - Wattenscheid 1917 coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Wattenscheid 1917 coin.
