50 Pfennigs - Nürnberg (Eisenwerk vorm. J.Tafel and Comp) ND front 50 Pfennigs - Nürnberg (Eisenwerk vorm. J.Tafel and Comp) ND back
50 Pfennigs - Nürnberg (Eisenwerk vorm. J.Tafel and Comp) ND photo
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50 Pfennigs - Nürnberg (Eisenwerk vorm. J.Tafel and Comp) ND

 
Brass plated iron - 25.5 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Nuremberg (Federal state of Bavaria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Brass plated iron
Diameter
25.5 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#199873
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Privat, Bayern]
Menzel: BBB

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Nürnberg (Eisenwerk vorm. J.Tafel and Comp) ND coin is that it was made of brass plated iron, which was a common practice during the time period to reduce the cost of production. This coin was issued during the late 19th century, and it features the image of a crowned eagle on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the denomination and the city's coat of arms. Despite being made of a less valuable material, the coin still holds historical significance and is sought after by collectors today.