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50 Pfennigs - Melsungen
1920 year| Iron | 4.3 g | 24.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Melsungen (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 24.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#127761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Hessen-Nassau].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Melsungen 1920 coin is that it was issued during a time of hyperinflation in Germany, specifically during the 1920s. This coin, made of iron and weighing 4.3 grams, was a significant change from the previous coinage system, which was made of gold and silver. The introduction of this new coinage system was an attempt to stabilize the economy and combat the rising inflation. Despite the efforts, the hyperinflation continued, and the coin lost its value quickly. Today, this coin is a rare collector's item and a reminder of a challenging period in German history.