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50 Pfennigs - Witten
1920 year| Aluminium | 1.4 g | 24.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Witten (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 | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 24.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Legend at top and bottom of pearl encircled denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOTGELD 1920
50
PFENNIG
Edge
Notched rim with matching course reeded edge
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Witten 1920 coin is that it was issued during a time of hyperinflation in Germany, specifically during the Weimar Republic. The coin was minted in 1920, and its value was equivalent to 50 pfennigs, which was a significant amount at the time. However, due to the inflation, the value of the coin decreased rapidly, and by 1923, it was worth only a fraction of its original value. This coin is a rare and interesting example of the economic turmoil that Germany experienced during the early 20th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Witten 1920 coin.