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50 Pfennigs - Ortrand

1918 year
Iron 3.8 g 25.5 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Ortrand (Prussian province of Saxony)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1918
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
3.8 g
Diameter
25.5 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#349162
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Pearl rim surrounding 3 line inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Gott
gebe uns
Frieden!

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Ortrand 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. As a result, the government was forced to produce coins with lower denominations, such as the 50 Pfennigs, to keep up with the increasing demand for small change. Despite being made of iron and having a relatively low value, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, due to its historical significance and limited mintage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1918  100 - - - - - -

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