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50 Pfennigs - Melsungen
1918 year| Iron | - | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Melsungen (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#345891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Melsungen 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark dropped significantly, and the government was forced to print more and more money to keep up with the increasing prices. This led to a period of hyperinflation, where the value of money dropped rapidly and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. Despite this, the 50 Pfennigs - Melsungen 1918 coin remained a stable currency, and its value remained relatively consistent throughout this time.
