© Willem63 (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Willem63 (CC BY-NC-SA)
50 Pfennigs - Hindenburg Oberschlesien
1918 year| Iron | 3.4 g | 23.7 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) with a hole (Hole 5.0 x 2.0 mm) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#342301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
The town of Zabrze (Oberschlesien) was renamed Hindenburg from 1915 to 1918.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Hindenburg (Oberschlesien) 1918 coin from German notgeld (Germany) made of Iron weighing 3.4 g is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis and hyperinflation in Germany following World War I. The coin was part of a series of emergency currency, or "notgeld," that was introduced by the government to address the shortage of small denomination coins and banknotes. The use of iron as the material for the coin was also a result of the shortage of more traditional metals, such as copper and silver, during this time. Despite its humble appearance, this coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the economic challenges faced by Germany in the aftermath of World War I.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 161400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Hindenburg (Oberschlesien) 1918 coin.
