© Balestrin, Gabriel. (CC BY)
© Balestrin, Gabriel. (CC BY)
50 Pfennigs - Landau
1919 year| Zinc | 2.95 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Landau in der Pfalz (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.95 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#240711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surround rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Landau 1919 coin is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1924), when the value of the German mark dropped significantly due to excessive printing of money. As a result, many cities and towns, like Landau in der Pfalz, issued their own emergency currency, like this coin, to address the shortage of small change. This coin's design, featuring the city's coat of arms and the denomination, was likely created by a local artist or engraver, adding to its unique historical value.