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50 Pfennigs - Roth bei Nürnberg
1920 year| Iron | 3.0 g | 22.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Roth bei Nürnberg (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 22.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#351224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ 1920 ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Roth bei Nürnberg 1920 coin is that it was issued during a time of hyperinflation in Germany, specifically during the 1920s. This coin, made of iron and weighing 3.0 grams, was a significant change from the previous coinage system, which was made of gold and silver. The introduction of this coin was a result of the economic crisis and the need for a more practical and affordable currency. Despite its low value, this coin is now a rare collector's item and a piece of history.
