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50 Pfennigs - Loslau
1918 year| Iron | 5.1 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Loslau (Silesia) (Prussian province of Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#345465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Legend circling denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1918
50
✶ PFENNIG ✶
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Loslau 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted in 1918, which was the final year of World War I and the beginning of the German Revolution, which led to the fall of the German monarchy and the establishment of the Weimar Republic. The coin's iron composition was likely a result of the wartime shortage of other metals, and its relatively low denomination suggests that it was intended for everyday use by ordinary people. Despite its humble origins, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Loslau 1918 coin.