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50 Pfennigs - Kempten (Mechanische Baumwollspinnerei) ND
| Iron | 3.5 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kempten (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#192489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50
Edge
Plain
Comment
(Menzel: BBB)Issuing authority: [Privat, Bayern]
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Kempten (Mechanische Baumwollspinnerei) ND coin is that it features a unique design that represents the city's history and industry. The coin's reverse side depicts a mechanical cotton mill, which was an important part of Kempten's economy in the 19th century. The mill was built in 1834 and was one of the first mechanical cotton mills in Germany, symbolizing the city's innovative spirit and industrial development.
