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50 Pfennigs - Langerfeld (Alb. and E. Henkels) ND
| Zinc | 2.9 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Langerfeld (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#132732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding, beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Privat, Rheinprovinz]Menzel: BBB
Fa.: Spitzen- und Besatzfabrik
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The Prussian province of Rhine, where Langerfeld is located, was a major industrial and commercial region, and the coin's minting was likely a response to the growing need for currency to facilitate trade and commerce. Despite being made of a relatively inexpensive material like zinc, the coin still holds historical value and is a reminder of the complex economic and political landscape of the time.
