© Gabriel Balestrin (CC BY)
© Gabriel Balestrin (CC BY)
50 Pfennigs - Steinwiesen
1921 year| Zinc | 2.9 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Steinwiesen (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1921 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#347223 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding man on a raft
Script: Latin
Lettering: Hannla zwick o!
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Steinwiesen 1921 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 was rapidly decreasing. As a result, many different types of coins were issued by various municipalities, like Steinwiesen, to address the need for small denomination currency. This coin, in particular, was made of zinc, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like copper or silver, and it weighed only 2.9 grams, making it a lightweight and portable option for everyday transactions.