50 Pfennigs - Tempelburg ND front 50 Pfennigs - Tempelburg ND back
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50 Pfennigs - Tempelburg ND

 
Iron - 21.3 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Tempelburg (Prussian province of Pomerania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Diameter
21.3 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#146508
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAGISTRAT
5
★ TEMPELBURG ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing body: [Stadt, Pommern].Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The 50 Pfennigs - Tempelburg ND coin from the City of Tempelburg in the Prussian province of Pomerania is interesting because it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of precious metals like gold, silver, or copper, but the use of iron was a deliberate choice to reflect the city's industrial heritage and its reputation for iron production. This coin is a unique example of how currency can be used to reflect a region's culture and history.