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50 Pfennigs - Füssen (Mechanische Seilerwarenfabrik) ND
| Zinc | 2.5 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Füssen (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#93300 |
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| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, denomination in pearl circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFounded in 1861 as the "Mechanische Seilerwarenfabrik Füssen" on the basis of the water power of the Lech. Important employer in the Füssen area with its own kindergarten and hospital. Products: Yarns, technical cords, twine, harvesting twine.
1920 Merger with the Immenstadt mechanical twine factory. About half of the total production of the German hemp spinning mills and twine factories was united here.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a mechanical seilerwarenfabrik (mechanical silk factory) on its reverse side, which reflects Füssen's rich history in the textile industry.