Obverse © Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K. – Reverse © apuking (CC BY-SA)
Obverse © Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K. – Reverse © apuking (CC BY-SA)
½ Mark Pattern
1922 year| Aluminium | - | - |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1922 |
| Value | ½ Mark |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#178120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
2-line inscription with denomination and date.
Lettering:
1/2 M
1922
Comment
Schaaf ad 65a/G1Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Mark (Pattern) 1922 from Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States) made of Aluminium is a rare and unique coin that was minted in 1922 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a sample or prototype. It features the coat of arms of Hamburg on one side and the value "1/2 Mark" on the other. The use of aluminum as the material for the coin was an unusual choice at the time, as most coins were made of more traditional metals like gold, silver, or copper. This coin's unique composition and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
