German Mark, 50 note, 1933.

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The image displays an old 50 Reichsmark banknote featuring intricate engravings, including a central circular design with a profile of a classical figure wearing a helmet. Flanking the central image are two cherubic figures, one holding scales and the other an open book. The denomination "50" appears in ornate circles in the corners, and text above and below contains the words "Reichsmark" and "Reichsbanknote." The left side of the note has red serial numbers "T 0017070.

The image displays an old 50 Reichsmark banknote featuring intricate engravings, including a central circular design with a profile of a classical figure wearing a helmet. Flanking the central image are two cherubic figures, one holding scales and the other an open book. The denomination "50" appears in ornate circles in the corners, and text above and below contains the words "Reichsmark" and "Reichsbanknote." The left side of the note has red serial numbers "T 0017070.

Name/Title

German Mark, 50 note, 1933.

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.365.11208

Scope and Content

German Mark, 50 note, 1933. Reichsbanknote T-0017070, 50 Mark. Issued on the authority of the Act of 30 August 1924. Control stamp on the front. Front has a portrait of David Hansemann based off of an 1862 photograph, along with the seal of an Eagle. Reverse has an image of the mythological Messenger God Mercury who is surrounded by Cherubs. Print on reverse warns that counterfeiting money is punishable by imprisonment of not less than two years.

Lexicon

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Currency, Money, Paper money

Search Terms

Reichsmark, Germany, German Money

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Aug 30, 2011