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½ Mark - Hechingen
1918 year| Iron | 5.2 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hechingen (Prussian province of Hohenzollern) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | ½ Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#102397 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend above and below, denomination in square dividing date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGS-
NOTGELD
19 ½ 18
MARK
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Hohenzollern].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Mark coin from Hechingen (Prussian province of Hohenzollern) is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of precious metals like gold, silver, or copper. The use of iron in coinage was a result of the wartime economic measures during World War I, when the German government had to resort to using alternative metals due to the shortage of precious metals. This coin is a unique example of how economic and historical events can shape the design and composition of currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Mark - Hechingen 1918 coin.