50 Pfennigs - Halle (A. Riebecksche Montanwerke A.G) ND front 50 Pfennigs - Halle (A. Riebecksche Montanwerke A.G) ND back
50 Pfennigs - Halle (A. Riebecksche Montanwerke A.G) ND photo
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50 Pfennigs - Halle (A. Riebecksche Montanwerke A.G) ND

 
Iron 4.0 g 24.2 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Halle an der Saale (notgeld) (Prussian province of Saxony)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
4.0 g
Diameter
24.2 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#274181
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pearl circle, legend surrounding with denomination centered.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★★★

Edge

Plain

Comment

(Menzel: BBB)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at the time, as most coins were made of precious metals like gold, silver, or copper. The use of iron in the production of this coin may have been a result of the economic and political circumstances of the time, such as a shortage of other metals or a desire to reduce the cost of production. This coin's unique composition makes it stand out among other coins of its time and adds to its historical and collectible value.