50 Pfennigs - Tremessen ND front 50 Pfennigs - Tremessen ND back
50 Pfennigs - Tremessen ND photo
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50 Pfennigs - Tremessen ND

 
Zinc 2.7 g 24.0 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Tremessen (Posen) (Prussian province of Posen)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
2.7 g
Diameter
24.0 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#355493
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Tremessen ND coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in the late 19th century, a period of rapid industrialization and urbanization in Germany, and it features an image of a crowned eagle, which was a symbol of the German Empire at the time. Additionally, the coin was minted in the city of Tremessen, which was part of the Prussian province of Posen, and it was made of zinc, a relatively inexpensive metal that was commonly used for coinage during this period. Overall, this coin provides a fascinating glimpse into the economic and political landscape of late 19th century Germany.