© The Coinhouse Auctions
© The Coinhouse Auctions
50 Pfennigs - Höhr
1921 year| Porcelain (dark gray) | 5.7 g | 30 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 (dark gray) |
| Weight | 5.7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#117359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1921
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Hessen-Nassau]Interesting fact
One 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 availability of materials at the time. Regardless of the reason, the use of porcelain gives this coin a distinctive look and feel that sets it apart from other coins of the time.
