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50 Pfennigs - Northeim
1918 year| Zinc | 2.5 g | 23.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Northeim (notgeld) (Prussian province of Hanover) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#179072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
◉ KRIEGSNOTGELD ◉
50
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Hannover].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Northeim 1918 coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of metals like silver, gold, or copper, but the use of zinc in this coin reflects the economic and political circumstances of the time. The coin was issued during a period of hyperinflation in Germany, and the government was forced to use alternative materials to produce coins due to the shortage of more traditional metals. The use of zinc in this coin is a tangible representation of the economic challenges faced by Germany during this time period.
