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50 Pfennigs - Rudolstadt
1918 year| Zinc | 3.0 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Rudolstadt (Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt) (Federal state of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#351449 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend above denomination with separated date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
50
19 18
✠ PFG ✠
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Rudolstadt 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of hyperinflation in Germany, specifically during the German Revolution of 1918-1919. This period saw a significant increase in the money supply and a sharp decline in the value of the German mark, leading to the issuance of coins with unusual denominations, such as 50 pfennigs. Additionally, the coin's composition of zinc was also unusual for the time, as most coins were made of more valuable metals like silver or gold.
