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50 Pfennigs - Nürnberg (Triumph Werke Aktiengesellschaft) ND
| Zinc | 3.0 g | 24.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Nuremberg (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 24.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#288367 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa.: Fahrrad-, Motorrad- und Schreibmaschinenfabrik (Bicycle, motorcycle and typewriter factory)
Triumph-Werke Nürnberg AG or TWN, was a German bicycle and motorcycle company. In 1886, Siegfried Bettmann founded the Triumph bicycle factory in Coventry, England, and in 1896 he founded a second bicycle factory in his native Nuremberg, Germany, under the same Triumph name. Both factories branched out into making motorcycles: the Coventry factory in 1902 and the Nuremberg factory in 1903.
In 1956 Max Grundig took over the Nuremberg company, merged it with his Adler motorcycle and typewriter business and terminated motorcycle production under the Triumph and TWN names
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the city of Nuremberg's famous landmark, the Church of Our Lady, on one side, and the company logo of Triumph Werke Aktiengesellschaft on the other. This coin was minted during a time when Nuremberg was a major hub for the German automobile industry, and Triumph was one of the prominent companies in the city. This coin serves as a reminder of the city's rich industrial history and its contribution to Germany's economic growth.
