10 Pfennig - Aachen

Đơn vị phát hành Aachen, City of
Năm 1920
Loại Emergency coin
Mệnh giá 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Tiền tệ Mark (1914-1924)
Chất liệu Iron
Trọng lượng 3.9 g
Đường kính 20.9 mm
Độ dày 1.5 mm
Hình dạng Round
Kỹ thuật Milled
Hướng Medal alignment ↑↑
Nghệ nhân khắc
Lưu hành đến
Tài liệu tham khảo Funck#1.1, Funck#1.2, Men05#70.1, Men18#99.1
Mô tả mặt trước City name flanking bear on base with date below.
Chữ viết mặt trước Latin
Chữ khắc mặt trước STADT AACHEN 1920
Mô tả mặt sau Legend surrounding denomination centered.
Chữ viết mặt sau Latin
Chữ khắc mặt sau NOTMÜNZE 10 - PFENNIG -
Cạnh Smooth
Xưởng đúc
Số lượng đúc 1920 - F#1.1 (medal alignment) - 1 772 000
1920 - F#1.1 g) like f)but Reverse: but `Ü` get wider at the top, dots touch on the right side `U` -
1920 - F#1.1a) Obverse: `N` in AACHEN with 4 serif ; Reverse: space between T - M in NOTMÜNZE is 0.5 mm -
1920 - F#1.1b) like a) but `Ü` get wider at the top and is nearly closed -
1920 - F#1.1c) like a) but `TM` touch each other -
1920 - F#1.1d) like a) but the round hole in the chest of the bear is closed -
1920 - F#1.1e) Obverse: `N` in AACHEN with 3 serif, `N` touch the base ; Reverse: `Ü` with to long strikes inside the `U` -
1920 - F#1.1f) Obverse: `N` in AACHEN with 2 serif, the first `A` in AACHEN the first serif slash without strike on the left ; Reverse: slash from `1` ends over the serif from `N` -
1920 - F#1.1h) like f) but `A` with slash ; Reverse: legs of `Ü` are perpendicular -
1920 - F#1.1i) like h) but legs of `Ü` are slanted -
1920 - F#1.1k) like h) but Reverse: slash of `1` ends in the middle over `N` -
1920 - F#1.1l) like k) but `A` from AACHEN without slash -
1920 - F#1.2 (coin alignment) very rare - 10 700
ID Numisquare 6629796840
Thông tin bổ sung

Historical Context: The 1920 10 Pfennig from Aachen exemplifies Germany's post-World War I economic turmoil. During the early Weimar Republic, hyperinflation and metal shortages led municipalities like Aachen, then under Allied occupation, to issue Notgeld (emergency money). Struck in iron, this coin directly reflects the severe scarcity of traditional coinage metals and the urgent need for small denominations to maintain local commerce amidst a fractured monetary system.

Artistry: The engraver for this utilitarian Notgeld issue is typically unrecorded. Its design adheres to a functionalist aesthetic. The obverse prominently displays "10 PFENNIG" and "STADT AACHEN." The reverse features the city's coat of arms: a crowned imperial eagle, symbolizing Aachen's past as a Free Imperial City. This straightforward design prioritizes clear communication and practical production over elaborate artistic detail, characteristic of emergency coinage.

Technical/Grading: Struck in iron, this 10 Pfennig coin is highly susceptible to corrosion and wear. High-points prone to flattening include the eagle's crown, head, and feather details. Lettering on both sides can also show weakness. Technical strike quality varies, with examples exhibiting incomplete strikes or minor planchet imperfections due to rapid production. Rust and pitting are common issues heavily influencing grading, often obscuring finer details.

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