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50 Pfennigs - Wattenscheid
1920 year| Aluminium | 1.3 g | 24.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wattenscheid (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#31824 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
Legend below Worker with a sledgehammer and paraffin lantern infront of mine works
Script: Latin
Lettering: WIR SCHAFFENS DOCH
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs - Wattenscheid 1920 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1924). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local Notgeld (emergency money) and foreign currencies. The 50 Pfennigs - Wattenscheid 1920 coin, made of aluminum and weighing only 1.3 grams, was likely used as a substitute for the rapidly devaluing mark.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Wattenscheid 1920 coin.