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50 Pfennigs - Siegen
1918 year| Iron | 5.1 g | 23.9 mm |
| Issuer | City of Siegen (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 23.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 48% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1918
50
✶ PFENNIG ✶
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Siegen 1918 coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency currencies like the 50 Pfennigs - Siegen 1918 coin, which was issued by the City of Siegen in 1918. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of iron and weighed 5.1 grams, making it a unique and valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 236350 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Siegen 1918 coin.