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50 Pfennigs - Menden
1919 year| Iron | 4.65 g | 22.80 mm |
| Issuer | City of Menden (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 4.65 g |
| Diameter | 22.80 mm |
| Thickness | 1.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#143904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1919
50
• ✠ • PFENNIG • ✠ •
Edge
Wide spaced ribs
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Menden 1919 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. To combat this issue, the government issued coins with lower denominations, like the 50 Pfennigs, to help people purchase everyday items. Despite its low value, this coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the economic struggles of post-World War I Germany.
