50 Pfennigs - Briesen ND front 50 Pfennigs - Briesen ND back
50 Pfennigs - Briesen ND photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

50 Pfennigs - Briesen ND

 
Iron - 24.0 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Briesen in Westpreußen (Prussian province of West Prussia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Diameter
24.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#299204
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend surrounding with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
STADT BRIESEN WESTP.
50
PF.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Briesen ND coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in the late 19th century, a period of rapid industrialization and urbanization in Germany, and it features an iron composition, which was a departure from the traditional copper or silver used in coinage at the time. This change in material was likely a response to the increasing demand for coinage that could be used in everyday transactions, as well as the need to reduce the cost of producing coins. The use of iron in coinage was a common practice in many countries during this time period, and it reflects the growing influence of industrialization on currency production.