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50 Pfennigs - Aachen
1920 year| Iron | 5.16 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Aachen (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 50 Öcher Kräntche = 50 Pfennig (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 5.16 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Shape | Icosidigonal (22-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#13439 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 35% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: ÖCHER KRÄNTCHE 50
Edge
22 sided Polygon
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Aachen 1920 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. To combat this issue, the government issued a new currency, the "Rentenmark," which was pegged to gold and introduced a new coinage system, including the 50 Pfennigs coin made of iron. This coin was a significant departure from the previous coinage system, which was made of silver or gold, and it was designed to be more affordable and accessible to the general population. Despite the economic challenges of the time, the 50 Pfennigs - Aachen 1920 coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of euros.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 623725 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Aachen 1920 coin.
