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50 Pfennigs - Hersfeld ND
| Zinc | 3.0 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hersfeld (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#109313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Hessen-Nassau].
Interesting fact
The Hersfeld 50 Pfennigs coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau, where the city of Hersfeld is located, was a major center of trade and commerce in the 19th century. The coin's zinc composition was a common material used for coinage during this time period, as it was less expensive than other metals and still maintained a certain level of durability. Despite its humble composition, the Hersfeld 50 Pfennigs coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of dollars.
