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50 Pfennigs - Altenburg
1920 year| Zinc | 4.04 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Altenburg (Thuringia) (Federal state of Thuringia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 4.04 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.46 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#65277 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Beaded rim, decretive border surrounding Coat of Arms with date below
Script: Latin (Fraktur blackletter)
Lettering: 1920
Lettering (regular font): 1920
Engraver: Friedrich Wilhelm Hörnlein
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Altenburg 1920 coin is that it was issued during a time of hyperinflation in Germany, specifically during the Weimar Republic. The coin was minted in 1920, and its value was equivalent to 50 pfennigs, which was a significant amount at the time. However, due to the economic crisis, the value of the coin decreased rapidly, and by 1923, it was worth only a fraction of its original value. This coin is a reminder of the economic challenges faced by Germany in the early 20th century and the impact it had on the country's currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 81000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Altenburg 1920 coin.
