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50 Pfennigs - Kempten (Mechanische Baumwollspinnerei) ND
| Zinc | 2.9 g | 24.0 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 | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#340964 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50
Edge
Plain
Comment
(Menzel: BBB)Interesting fact
The Mechanische Baumwollspinnerei (Mechanical Cotton Mill) featured on the reverse side of the coin was an important industrial site in Kempten, Bavaria, during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was one of the first mechanized cotton mills in Germany and played a significant role in the country's industrialization. Today, the building houses a museum that showcases the history of textile production and industry in the region.
