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50 Pfennigs - Welzheim
1918 year| Steel | 3.2 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | District of Welzheim (Federal state of Württemberg) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Steel |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#181372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSMÜNZE
50
PF.
1918
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Amtskörperschaft, Württemberg].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Welzheim 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of hyperinflation in Germany, where the value of the German mark dropped significantly due to the country's economic struggles following World War I. As a result, the 50 Pfennigs coin was one of the lowest denomination coins in circulation at the time, and its value was equivalent to only a fraction of a cent in today's currency. Despite its low value, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 10900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Welzheim 1918 coin.