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50 Pfennigs - Lauingen
1918 year| Iron | 3.0 g | 22.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lauingen (notgeld) (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 22.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#344637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearled rim with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Lauingen 1918 coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of gold, silver, or copper. The use of iron in the production of this coin reflects the economic and political circumstances of Germany during World War I, when there was a shortage of traditional coinage metals. This coin is a unique example of how the country's currency was affected by the war effort.
