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50 Pfennigs - Durlach (Maschinenfabrik Gritzner A.G.) ND
| Zinc | 3.2 g | 24.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Durlach (Federal state of Baden) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#319689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBIn 1872, Max-Carl Gritzner founded the Gritzner sewing machine factory in Durlach. He had temporarily emigrated to America in 1850, where he had become acquainted with the manufacture of sewing machines, particularly that of the market leader Singer. In addition to sewing machines, Gritzner also produced bicycles from 1897, as well as steam engines and pumps. In 1903, the company, which was the largest employer in Durlach at the time, employed 2,700 workers and began producing motorcycles in the same year as one of the first German companies.
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Durlach (Maschinenfabrik Gritzner A.G.) ND is interesting because it was made of zinc, which is a less common material for coins, and it weighs only 3.2 grams, making it one of the lightest coins in circulation at the time.