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50 Pfennigs - Witten
1917 year| Zinc | 3.2 g | 24.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Witten (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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 24.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#50386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Legend top and bottom of date and denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
1917
50
★ PFENNIG ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Witten, Prussia, 1917, made of zinc, and weighing 3.2 grams, is interesting because it was produced during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was facing severe inflation, and the government was struggling to maintain the value of its currency. As a result, many coins from this period were made of cheaper materials, such as zinc, rather than the more traditional metals like silver or gold. This coin is a tangible reminder of the economic challenges faced by Germany during World War I and the impact it had on everyday life.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Witten 1917 coin.
