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50 Pfennigs - Leer in Ostfriesland
1918 year| Iron | 4.95 g | 23.9 mm |
| Issuer | City of Leer (Prussian province of Hanover) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 4.95 g |
| Diameter | 23.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#50314 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Solid line rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1918
50
✶ PFENNIG ✶
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Hannover].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Leer in Ostfriesland 1918 coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of 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 the country was facing a severe shortage of traditional coinage metals. The decision to use iron was likely driven by the need to conserve precious metals for more essential uses, such as financing the war effort. This coin is a unique example of how the economic and political context of a particular time and place can shape the design and production of currency.