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50 Pfennigs - Frankenthal Zuckerfabrik
1918 year| Iron | 4.3 g | 25.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Frankenthal (Palatinate) (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#221242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Factory view and coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1918
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Privat, Pfalz]Menzel: BBB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Frankenthal (Zuckerfabrik) 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. To combat this issue, the government issued coins with lower denominations, like the 50 Pfennigs, to help people purchase everyday items. Despite the economic challenges, the coin still maintains its historical significance and value among collectors today.
