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½ Million Mark - Hamburg
1923 year| Aluminium | 2.0 g | 27.8 mm |
| Issuer | Federal state of Hamburg (German notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1923 |
| Value | 500 000 Mark (500 000) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 27.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Denomination and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
★ NOTGELD ★
1/2
MILLION
MARK
★
AUGUST 1923
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body : [, Freie und Hansestadt]
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Million Mark - Hamburg 1923 coin is that it was issued during a time of hyperinflation in Germany, specifically in the city of Hamburg. The coin was made of aluminum, which was a relatively cheap material at the time, and it weighed only 2.0 grams. Despite its low value and weight, the coin was still used as a means of payment during this period of economic instability.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 J | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Million Mark - Hamburg 1923 coin.