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50 Pfennigs - Höhr
1921 year| Porcelain (gray) | 5.3 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Höhr (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1921 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Porcelain (gray) |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#117356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1921
Engraver: A. Kamp
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Hessen-Nassau]Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of porcelain, which is a unique material for coins. Porcelain is a type of ceramic material that is known for its durability and resistance to wear and tear, making it an unusual choice for a coin that was intended to be used in circulation. The use of porcelain for this coin may have been a deliberate choice to create a distinctive and memorable design, or it may have been a practical decision due to the limited availability of other materials at the time. Regardless of the reason, the use of porcelain makes this coin stand out from other coins of its time and adds to its unique historical significance.
