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50 Pfennigs - Ziegenhals
1918 year| Iron | 3.7 g | 25.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Ziegenhals (Silesia) (Prussian province of Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 25.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#287834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Manufacturer: L.Chr. Lauer, Nürnberg
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Ziegenhals 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted in 1918, which was the final year of World War I, and the country was experiencing severe inflation and economic hardship. Despite these challenges, the coin was made of iron, which was a relatively rare and valuable material at the time, reflecting the resourcefulness and resilience of the people of Ziegenhals and the Prussian province of Silesia.