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50 Pfennigs - Presseck (Mechan. Schuhfabrik Vorm. Müller and Heinz) ND
| Zinc | 2.9 g | 24.3 mm |
| Issuer | Market town of Presseck (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.9 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#290527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in a private mint, Mechan. Schuhfabrik Vorm. Müller and Heinz, which was unusual for a standard circulation coin. Most coins of this denomination were minted by the central bank or a government-owned mint. The fact that a private company was able to mint coins for circulation speaks to the diversity of the coinage system in Germany at the time.
