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50 Pfennigs - Mettmann (Wagner and Englert G.M.B.H.) ND
| Zinc | 1.75 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | City of Mettmann (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1918 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#72837 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
*WAGNER & ENGLERT G.MB.H.*
METTMANN
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*GÜLTIG BIS 31.DEZ.1918*
50
KLEINGELDERSATZ
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Privat, Rheinprovinz]Menzel: BBB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The 50 Pfennigs coin was introduced in 1923, during the hyperinflation period that followed World War I. At that time, the value of the German mark had dropped significantly, and the government was forced to introduce new coins with lower denominations to keep up with the increasing prices. The 50 Pfennigs coin was one of these new coins, and it was used widely in everyday transactions. Despite its low value, the coin is now a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a glimpse into Germany's economic history.
