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50 Pfennigs - Spremberg
1920 year| Iron | 5.6 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Spremberg (Prussian province of Brandenburg) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36646 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Solid line rim, legend surrounding coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPARE IN DER ZEIT,
● SO HAST DU IN DER NOT ●
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Brandenburg].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Spremberg 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 5.6 grams, was a significant change from the previous coinage system, which was made of gold and silver. The introduction of this new coinage system was an attempt to stabilize the German economy and combat the rising inflation. Despite the efforts, the hyperinflation continued, and the coin lost its value quickly. Today, this coin is a rare collector's item and a reminder of a challenging period in German history.