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50 Pfennigs - Artern ND
| Iron | 4.09 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Artern (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 4.09 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.20 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#65191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Provinz Sachsen]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Artern ND coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued in 1922, during the hyperinflation period that followed World War I, when the value of the German mark plummeted and prices skyrocketed. Despite the economic challenges, the coin was made of iron, which was a relatively inexpensive material at the time, and it weighed 4.09 grams. This coin is a tangible reminder of the economic struggles that Germany faced in the early 20th century.