50 Pfennigs - Ziegenhals ND front 50 Pfennigs - Ziegenhals ND back
50 Pfennigs - Ziegenhals ND photo
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50 Pfennigs - Ziegenhals ND

 
Iron 3.1 g 24.5 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Ziegenhals (Silesia) (Prussian province of Silesia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
3.1 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#357550
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Ziegenhals ND coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Prussia. The coin was issued in the late 19th century, a period of rapid industrialization and urbanization in the region. The iron content of the coin reflects the increasing importance of industry and trade in the region, as well as the growing need for a standardized currency system. Despite its humble denomination, the 50 Pfennigs coin played an important role in the everyday transactions of the people of Ziegenhals and the surrounding region, and remains a valuable piece of history for collectors today.