10 Pfennig - Aachen

发行方 Aachen, City of
年份 1920
类型 Emergency coin
面值 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
货币 Mark (1914-1924)
材质 Iron
重量 3.9 g
直径 20.9 mm
厚度 1.5 mm
形状 Round
制作工艺 Milled
方向 Medal alignment ↑↑
雕刻师
流通至
参考资料 Funck#1.1, Funck#1.2, Men05#70.1, Men18#99.1
正面描述 City name flanking bear on base with date below.
正面文字 Latin
正面铭文 STADT AACHEN 1920
背面描述 Legend surrounding denomination centered.
背面文字 Latin
背面铭文 NOTMÜNZE 10 - PFENNIG -
边缘 Smooth
铸币厂
铸造量 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
Numisquare 编号 6629796840
附加信息

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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