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50 Pfennigs - Sinzig
1919 year| Iron | 2.2 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Sinzig (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#63378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOTSTANDGELD
50
✶ 1919 ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Under the second 9 in 1919 a 7 is recognizable.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Sinzig 1919 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. As a result, the government was forced to produce smaller denomination coins, like the 50 Pfennigs, to keep up with the increasing demand for small change. Despite its small value, this coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the economic challenges faced by Germany during that time.