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50 Pfennigs - Usch
1918 year| Iron | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Usch (Posen) (Prussian province of Posen) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#342391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
50 Pfg.
1918
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Usch 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's iron composition was a result of the government's effort to reduce the cost of production and minting of coins, as the value of the German mark was rapidly decreasing due to inflation. This coin is a unique example of how currency can be impacted by economic conditions, and it serves as a reminder of the complexities of monetary policy and the importance of responsible fiscal management.