50 Pfennigs - Heilbronn 1918 front 50 Pfennigs - Heilbronn 1918 back
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50 Pfennigs - Heilbronn

1918 year
Zinc 3.1 g 23.0 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Heilbronn (notgeld) (Federal state of Württemberg)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1918
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
3.1 g
Diameter
23.0 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#41729
Rarity index
60%

Reverse

Pearl rim surrounding an image of Katherine of Heilbronn dividing date

Script: Latin

Lettering: 19 18

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Stadt, Württemberg]

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Heilbronn 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was made of zinc, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like silver or gold, and it was designed to be easily identifiable and difficult to counterfeit. Despite its low value, the coin remains a popular collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of euros.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1918  - - - - - -

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