German Mark, 50 note, 1933.

The image displays a historical German banknote with an intricate design, featuring the denomination "50 Reichsmark" prominently printed in ornate Gothic script across the front. On the right side, the note displays a detailed portrait of a distinguished gentleman set within an elaborate frame. The background consists of an intricate, interwoven pattern, providing a textured appearance to the note. Above and below the denomination, additional text in German is visible, indicating details about the issuance, including the date of 10 August 1924, as well as decorative embellishments that add to the aesthetic appeal. The serial number J.04691040 is printed in red, visible in the upper left and bottom right corners, while the number "50" appears on the top right and bottom left, reinforcing the monetary value. There is a watermark pattern visible on the left blank section, enhancing the security and authenticity of the banknote.

The image displays a historical German banknote with an intricate design, featuring the denomination "50 Reichsmark" prominently printed in ornate Gothic script across the front. On the right side, the note displays a detailed portrait of a distinguished gentleman set within an elaborate frame. The background consists of an intricate, interwoven pattern, providing a textured appearance to the note. Above and below the denomination, additional text in German is visible, indicating details about the issuance, including the date of 10 August 1924, as well as decorative embellishments that add to the aesthetic appeal. The serial number J.04691040 is printed in red, visible in the upper left and bottom right corners, while the number "50" appears on the top right and bottom left, reinforcing the monetary value. There is a watermark pattern visible on the left blank section, enhancing the security and authenticity of the banknote.

Name/Title

German Mark, 50 note, 1933.

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.681.16565

Scope and Content

German Mark, 50 note, 1933. Reichsbanknote J-04691040, 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

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

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