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50 Pfennigs - Hersfeld
1919 year| Zinc | 3.2 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hersfeld (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Legend half circled above denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
50
● ✸ ● 1919 ● ✸ ●
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Hessen-Nassau].
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Hersfeld (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) made of Zinc weighing 3.2 g is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin's value was worth a significant amount at the time, but due to the inflation, it quickly lost its value and became nearly worthless. This coin serves as a reminder of the economic struggles Germany faced in the early 20th century.