50 Pfennigs - Trier 1919 front 50 Pfennigs - Trier 1919 back
50 Pfennigs - Trier 1919 photo
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50 Pfennigs - Trier

1919 year
Iron 5.67 g 25.6 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Trier (Prussian province of Rhine)
Period
Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1919
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
5.67 g
Diameter
25.6 mm
Thickness
1.69 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36463
Rarity index
40%

Reverse

Ruins of Roman Imperial Palace

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing body: [Stadt, Rheinprovinz].Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Trier 1919 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. To combat this issue, the government issued new coins with lower denominations, such as the 50 Pfennigs coin, to help people purchase everyday items. Despite the economic challenges, the coin still maintains its historical significance and value among collectors today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1919  300000 - - - - - -

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