50 Pfennigs - Hannover (Standardwerk Wilhelm Schulze) ND front 50 Pfennigs - Hannover (Standardwerk Wilhelm Schulze) ND back
50 Pfennigs - Hannover (Standardwerk Wilhelm Schulze) ND photo
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50 Pfennigs - Hannover (Standardwerk Wilhelm Schulze) ND

 
Zinc 3.4 g 24.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Prussian province of Hanover (German notgeld)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
3.4 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#339141
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Menzel: BBB
Fa: Landmaschinenfabrik

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Hannover (Standardwerk Wilhelm Schulze) ND coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a common material used for producing coins during the time period. Zinc was chosen for its durability and affordability, making it an ideal choice for mass-produced coins like this one. Despite being made of a relatively inexpensive material, the coin still features a detailed design and is a valuable collector's item today.