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50 Pfennigs - Oldenburg im Großherzogtum ND
| Iron | 3.5 g | 24.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Oldenburg in Oldenburg (Federal state of Oldenburg) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75691 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Translation: Oldenburg in the Grand Duchy
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Oldenburg].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs coin from Oldenburg is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued in 1922, during the hyperinflation period that followed World War I, when the value of the German mark had dropped significantly. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency money, like this coin, which was issued by the City of Oldenburg. Despite its low denomination, the coin is a tangible reminder of a challenging period in German history.