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50 Pfennigs - Weissenburg, Bayern
1918 year| Zinc | 2.4 g | 24.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Weißenburg in Bayern (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 24.1 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#50481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSMÜNZE
50
★ PFENNIG ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Weißenburg, Bayern (Federal state of Bavaria) made of Zinc weighing 2.4 g is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin's value was equivalent to 50 pfennigs, a significant amount at the time, and it was made of zinc, a less valuable metal, due to the shortage of more valuable metals during the war. Despite its low value, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, a testament to the rich history of Germany's currency.