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50 Pfennigs - Duisburg (Firma Peter Fix Söhne G.m.b.H) ND
| Zinc | 3.4 g | 24.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Duisburg (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 24.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#191083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
✭ ✭ ✭
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa.: Hoch- u. Tiefbaugesellschaft
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Duisburg coin is that it was made of zinc, which is a relatively soft and corrosion-prone metal. This makes it unusual compared to other coins of the time, which were often made of more durable materials like copper or silver. Despite this, the coin has still managed to survive in good condition, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in German currency.