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¼ Million Mark - Westfalen Freiherr vom Stein
1923 year| Aluminium | 1.3 g | 24.1 mm |
| Issuer | Prussian province of Westphalia (German notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Landesbank der Provinz Westfalen |
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1923 |
| Value | 250 000 Mark (250 000) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 24.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#50579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding bust of Freiherr vom Stein
Script: Latin (Fraktur blackletter)
Lettering: Minister vom Stein•Deutschlands Führer in schwerer Zeit 1757-1831
Lettering (regular font): Minister vom Stein•Deutschlands Führer in schwerer Zeit 1757-1831
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Landesbank der Provinz Westfalen, ]
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Million Mark - Westfalen (Freiherr vom Stein) 1923 coin is that it was issued during a time of hyperinflation in Germany, specifically in the Prussian province of Westphalia. The coin was made of aluminum and weighed only 1.3 grams, which is unusually light for a coin of its denomination. This suggests that the mint may have been experimenting with different materials and designs to create a more affordable and practical currency during a period of economic instability.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 219675 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Million Mark - Westfalen (Freiherr vom Stein) 1923 coin.
