50 Pfennigs - Marbach (Friedrich Schiller) 1921 front 50 Pfennigs - Marbach (Friedrich Schiller) 1921 back
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50 Pfennigs - Marbach Friedrich Schiller

1921 year
Zinc 3.1 g 23.1 mm
Description
Issuer
District of Marbach am Neckar (Federal state of Württemberg)
Period
Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1921
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
3.1 g
Diameter
23.1 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#310727
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Bust of Friedrich Schiller

Script: Latin

Lettering: SCHILLER

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1921 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of Friedrich Schiller, a renowned German philosopher, poet, and playwright. The coin features an image of Schiller on one side and the Marbach Castle on the other. It was minted in zinc, which was a common material for coins at that time, and weighs 3.1 grams. Despite its relatively low value, the coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1921  40000 - - - - - -

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