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½ Mark - Cammin
1918 year| Iron | 3.8 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Cammin (Prussian province of Pomerania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | ½ Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#329520 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, coat of arms with John the Baptist
Lettering: C.V.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Mark coin from Cammin (Prussian province of Pomerania) made of Iron weighing 3.8 g is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of 1918-1923. The coin's iron composition was a result of the wartime shortage of other metals, and it was one of the few coins that were produced during this time that were not made of paper or cardboard. Despite its humble composition, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of euros.
