© Willem63 (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Willem63 (CC BY-NC-SA)
50 Pfennigs - Cöln-Bayenthal (Franz Herrmann Maschinenfabrik) ND
| Zinc | 3.0 g | 24.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Cologne (notgeld) (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 24.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#341117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of emergency currency during a time of economic crisis in Germany. The coin was issued by the City of Cologne in the Prussian province of Rhine, and it was made of zinc, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like silver or gold. The coin's design features the image of a woman representing the city of Cologne, and it was produced by the Franz Herrmann Maschinenfabrik, a local machine factory. Despite its humble origins, this coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
