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50 Pfennigs - Meuselwitz
1918 year| Iron | 3.0 g | 22.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Meuselwitz (Saxe-Altenburg) (Federal state of Saxe-Altenburg) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 22.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#125143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, double line legend surrounding, denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZ
GÜLTIG BIS
50
1 JAHR NACH
★ FRIEDENSSCHLUSS ★
Translation:
LOOSE CHANGE REPLACEMENT
DATE OF EXPIRY
50
1 YEAR AFTER
PEACE FINAL
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Sachsen-Altenburg].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Meuselwitz 1918 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 reflects the economic challenges faced by Germany during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 34000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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