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50 Pfennigs - Saalfeld an der Saale ND
1918 year| Iron | 5.8 g | 25.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Saalfeld (Saxe-Meiningen) (Federal state of Saxe-Meiningen) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 5.8 g |
| Diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Sachsen-Meiningen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs coin from Saalfeld an der Saale (1918) is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of gold, silver, or copper. The use of iron in coinage was often seen as a sign of economic hardship or wartime necessity, as it was a cheaper and more readily available material than other metals. This coin is a rare example of a coin made of iron during a time of economic and political upheaval in Germany, following World War I.