50 Pfennigs - Rudolstadt 1918 front 50 Pfennigs - Rudolstadt 1918 back
50 Pfennigs - Rudolstadt 1918 photo
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50 Pfennigs - Rudolstadt

1918 year
Iron 3.1 g 22.8 mm
Description
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
Iron
Weight
3.1 g
Diameter
22.8 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#76789
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend above denomination with separated date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
50
19 18
✠ PFG ✠

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing body: [Stadt, Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt].Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Rudolstadt 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1924), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. To combat this issue, the government issued coins with lower denominations, such as the 50 Pfennigs, to help people purchase everyday items. Despite the economic challenges, the coin still maintains its historical significance and value among collectors today.