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50 Pfennigs - Stettin
1920 year| Zinc | 3.0 g | 25.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Stettin (notgeld) (Prussian province of Pomerania) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 25.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 13 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#38839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Ersatzgeld
50
Pf.
✶ Gültig bis Ende 1922 ✶
Edge
Scalloped (x13)
Comment
Ø25.5-26.0mm, die rotation existsInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Stettin 1920 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was made of zinc, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like copper or silver, and it weighed only 3.0 grams, making it a lightweight and portable option for everyday transactions. Despite its low value and humble materials, the coin remains a unique and interesting piece of history for collectors and numismatists today.