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50 Pfennigs - Schmiedeberg ND
1920 year| Iron | 5.0 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schmiedeberg (Wittenberg) (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 5.0 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#353043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Schmiedeberg ND (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 5.0 grams, was a significant departure from the previous coinage system, which was made of gold and silver. The introduction of this coin was a result of the severe economic crisis that Germany was facing at the time, and it was intended to help stabilize the economy by reducing the cost of production and circulation of coins. Despite its humble composition, this coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.