Catalogue
| Émetteur | Abensberg, City of |
|---|---|
| Année | 1917 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Valeur | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Devise | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Poids | 2.3 g |
| Diamètre | 22.0 mm |
| Épaisseur | 1.0 mm |
| Forme | Round with a round hole (Hole 2mm) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | Funck#3.3A, Men05#129.4, Men18#195.4 |
| Description de l’avers | Beaded rim, city name and date surround Coat of Arms centered |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers | STADTGEMEINDE ABENSBERG ✚ 1917 ✚ |
| Description du revers | Beaded rim, legend surrounding denomination centered |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | KRIEGSMÜNZE 10 ✚ PFENNIG ✚ |
| Tranche | Plain |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
1917 - F#3.3A - 1917 - F#3.3Aa) Obverse: Coat of arms is 9.5 mm high, Reverse: Start 1 is straight and 2.2 mm long - 1917 - F#3.3Ab) like a), but Start 1 is 3.0 mm long and curved - 1917 - F#3.3Ac) Obverse: Coat of arms is 11.0 mm high, Start 1 is straight and 2.2 mm long - |
| ID Numisquare | 1810180110 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: Issued by the City of Abensberg in 1917, this 10 Pfennig coin is a poignant numismatic artifact from World War I. During this era, German Imperial demands for strategic metals led to severe shortages of circulating coinage. Consequently, hundreds of German municipalities, including Abensberg, resorted to issuing their own emergency currency, known as Notgeld. This zinc piece exemplifies local economic ingenuity and necessity amidst imperial conflict and material scarcity.
Artistry: The design of this 10 Pfennig, often anonymously executed, reflects the utilitarian aesthetic prevalent in wartime Notgeld. Stylistically, these issues prioritized clear legibility of denomination and issuer over elaborate artistic flourishes. Designs frequently incorporated municipal coats of arms or simple typographic elements, often produced by local die-cutters. The focus was on immediate functionality, embodying a pragmatic response to the urgent need for small change.
Technical/Grading: Struck in zinc, a readily available but less durable wartime substitute metal, this 22.0 mm, 2.3 gram coin presents specific challenges for preservation and grading. High-points, such as raised lettering or heraldic devices, are particularly susceptible to wear and abrasion. Zinc is prone to surface corrosion, often manifesting as pitting or "zinc rot," diminishing eye appeal. Strike quality can vary, with many Notgeld issues exhibiting weaker strikes or planchet imperfections due to rapid production.