50 Pfennigs - Strehlen 1918 front 50 Pfennigs - Strehlen 1918 back
50 Pfennigs - Strehlen 1918 photo
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50 Pfennigs - Strehlen

1918 year
Iron - 25.5 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Strehlen (Silesia) (Prussian province of Silesia)
Issuing entity
Stadtsparkasse Strehlen
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1918
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Diameter
25.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#354580
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend half circled below coat of arms

Script: Latin

Lettering: SPARMARKE 1918

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Strehlen 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was made of iron, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like copper or silver, and was used to alleviate the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. Despite its low value, the coin is now considered a rare collector's item and can fetch high prices at auctions.