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50 Pfennigs - Ratibor
1918 year| Iron | 5.0 g | 23.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Ratibor (Silesia) (Prussian province of Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 5.0 g |
| Diameter | 23.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#162193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1918
50
✶ PFENNIG ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Schlesien].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Ratibor 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted in 1918, during the final year of World War I, and its iron composition was a result of the wartime shortage of other metals. The coin's design, featuring the image of a crowned eagle and the value "50 Pfennigs," was standard for German coins of the time, but its iron composition made it stand out from other coins in circulation. Despite its humble appearance, the 50 Pfennigs - Ratibor 1918 coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the challenges and sacrifices made by the people of Germany during a time of war and economic hardship.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 52060 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Ratibor 1918 coin.
