50 Pfennigs - Aachen 1920 front 50 Pfennigs - Aachen 1920 back
50 Pfennigs - Aachen 1920 photo
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50 Pfennigs - Aachen

1920 year
Iron - 24 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Aachen (Prussian province of Rhine)
Period
Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1920
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#199496
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Legend surrounding denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering: ÖCHER KRÄNTCHE 50

Comment

Exists also nickel plated

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 new coins with lower denominations, like the 50 Pfennigs coin, to help people purchase everyday items. Despite the economic challenges, the coin still maintains its historical significance and value among collectors today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1920  6000 - - - - - -

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