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50 Pfennigs - Hamm
1918 year| Iron | 5.9 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hamm (notgeld) (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 5.9 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Solid line rim with sun rays, ornamental legend area circling pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Hamm 1918 coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of gold, silver, or copper. The use of iron in the production of coins was a result of the wartime economy and the need for alternative materials due to the shortage of traditional metals. This coin is a unique example of how the scarcity of resources during World War I led to innovative solutions in currency production.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 103106 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Hamm 1918 coin.
