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50 Pfennigs - Heddernheim (Kupfer Werk) ND
| Zinc | 2.6 g | 22.0 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Heddernheim (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#274569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
PF.
Edge
Plain
Comment
(Menzel: BBB)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The 50 Pfennigs coin was introduced in 1923 as a replacement for the inflationary Papiermark, which had lost much of its value due to hyperinflation. The coin was made of zinc, a relatively inexpensive metal, to keep production costs low. Despite its low value, the coin was an important symbol of stability and helped to restore confidence in the German economy during a time of great economic uncertainty.
