50 Pfennigs - Braubach ND front 50 Pfennigs - Braubach ND back
50 Pfennigs - Braubach ND photo
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50 Pfennigs - Braubach ND

 
Iron - 27.2 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Braubach (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Diameter
27.2 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole (Hole 5 mm)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#299156
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lettering from obverse in mirror writing

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 50 Pfennigs - Braubach ND coin was minted during a time when the Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau was undergoing significant economic and political changes. The coin's iron composition was a result of the government's effort to reduce the cost of production, as iron was a cheaper material than the traditional silver or gold used in coinage. This coin is a unique example of how economic and political factors can shape the design and composition of currency.