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½ Mark - Pforzheim (B.H. Mayers Hof-Kunst-Präge Anstalt) ND
| Brass | 3.2 g | 20.6 mm |
| Issuer | City of Pforzheim (Federal state of Baden) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | ½ Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#290366 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Wreath of leaves surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GUT FÜR
½
MARK
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued in the early 1920s, a period of hyperinflation in Germany, where the value of the German mark plummeted, and the cost of living skyrocketed. Despite the economic challenges, the city of Pforzheim continued to mint coins, including this ½ mark coin, which was used as a means of exchange during that time.
