© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
50 Pfennigs - Menden Pattern
1919 year| Gold (.900) | 9.3 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Menden (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend top and bottom, denomination centered in pearl semi circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOTGELD 1919
50
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Pfennigs - Menden (Pattern) 1919 coin is that it was designed by German artist and engraver, Georg Rauch. Rauch was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and his designs were known for their intricate details and artistic value. The coin's design features the city's coat of arms, which includes a lion holding a shield with the city's initials, surrounded by foliage and other decorative elements. The coin's gold content and unique design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
