50 Pfennigs - Schönwald 1920 front 50 Pfennigs - Schönwald 1920 back
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50 Pfennigs - Schönwald

1920 year
Zinc 2.4 g 25.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Municipality of Schönwald (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
Zinc
Weight
2.4 g
Diameter
25.4 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#142058
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Pearl rim surrounding two pine trees with two mushrooms in front

Edge

Plain

Comment

Mint: Theodor Eggmann, Hof is questionable, since the Eggmann company was a stamp factory and book printer.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Schönwald 1920 coin is that it was issued during a time of hyperinflation in Germany, specifically during the 1920s. This coin, made of zinc and weighing 2.4 grams, was a significant denomination at the time, and its value was equivalent to about 50 US dollars today. Despite its relatively low value, the coin is now a rare and sought-after collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1920  10250 - - - - - -

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