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50 Pfennigs - Mülheim an der Ruhr
| Iron | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Mülheim an der Ruhr (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1919-1920 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Size | 18.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#31830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Legend and date above denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
1920
50
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Rheinprovinz].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs coin from Mülheim an der Ruhr is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted in 1919-1920, a period of hyperinflation in Germany, where the value of the German mark plummeted, and the price of goods and services skyrocketed. The coin's iron composition was likely a result of the wartime economy and the scarcity of other metals. Despite its low value, the coin remains a fascinating piece of history, offering a glimpse into the economic struggles of post-World War I Germany.
