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50 Pfennigs - Bochum, Gelsenkirchen, Hattingen
1918 year| Iron | 4.6 g | 22.9 mm |
| Issuer | Districts of Bochum, Gelsenkirchen and Hattingen (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
Legend above denomination, Oak Branch with leaves at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1918
50
PFENNIG
Edge
Course reeded
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt und Land, mit Gelsenkirchen-Land, Kreis Hattingen, Westfalen]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs coin from Bochum, Gelsenkirchen, and Hattingen (Prussian province of Westphalia) is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold, but the use of iron was likely a result of the wartime economy and the need for alternative materials. This coin is a rare example of a coin made of iron and is highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Bochum, Gelsenkirchen, Hattingen 1918 coin.