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50 Pfennigs - Markstädt
1918 year| Zinc | - | 24.3 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Markstädt (Posen) (Prussian province of Posen) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#345734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, with coat of arms centered
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Markstädt 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. Despite the chaos and upheaval of this time period, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and design, showcasing the resilience and determination of the German people during this difficult era.
