50 Pfennigs - Rositz (Braunkohlenwerke A.G.) ND front 50 Pfennigs - Rositz (Braunkohlenwerke A.G.) ND back
50 Pfennigs - Rositz (Braunkohlenwerke A.G.) ND photo
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50 Pfennigs - Rositz (Braunkohlenwerke A.G.) ND

 
Zinc 3.1 g 23.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Municipality of Rositz (Saxe-Altenburg) (Federal state of Saxe-Altenburg)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
3.1 g
Diameter
23.8 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#294456
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Menzel: BBB

Interesting fact

The 50 Pfennigs - Rositz (Braunkohlenwerke A.G.) ND coin was minted during a time when the Federal State of Saxe-Altenburg was experiencing significant economic growth, particularly in the mining industry. The coin's design, which features a stylized image of a miner and a braunkohlenwerk (lignite mine), reflects the region's rich mining history and its importance to the local economy.