10 Pfennig - Arzberg

Đơn vị phát hành Arzberg, City of
Năm 1917
Loại Emergency coin
Mệnh giá 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Tiền tệ Mark (1914-1924)
Chất liệu Iron
Trọng lượng 2.22 g
Đường kính 20.0 mm
Độ dày 1.13 mm
Hình dạng Round
Kỹ thuật Milled
Hướng Medal alignment ↑↑
Nghệ nhân khắc
Lưu hành đến
Tài liệu tham khảo Funck#22.3, Men05#727.3, Men18#982.3
Mô tả mặt trước Beaded rim, city name divided above and below by Coat of Arms centered
Chữ viết mặt trước Latin
Chữ khắc mặt trước STADTGEMEINDE ★ ARZBERG ★
Mô tả mặt sau Beaded rim, egend and date surround denomination centered
Chữ viết mặt sau Latin
Chữ khắc mặt sau KRIEGS - NOTMÜNZE 10 ★ 1917 ★
Cạnh Plain
Xưởng đúc
Số lượng đúc 1917 - F#22.3 a) Obverse: second T of STADT over the left half of left tower, REV: 1 > 0 is 1.0 mm, 1 is under the middle of dash -
1917 - F#22.3 b) AS a) with 1 being under the right corner of dash -
1917 - F#22.3 c) Obverse: second T of STADT over the right half of left tower, REV: 1 > 0 is 0.6 mm, 1 is under the right corner of dash, star center > star center is 10.0 mm -
1917 - F#22.3 d) AS c) REV: with 1 > 0 being 1.0 mm -
1917 - F#22.3 e) AS c) REV: with 1 > 0 being 1.2 mm, star center > star center is 11.25 mm -
1917 - F#22.3 f) AS c) REV: with 1 > 0 being 0.8 mm, 1 is under the middle of dash, star center > star center is 10.5 mm -
ID Numisquare 1080387660
Thông tin bổ sung

Historical Context: The 1917 Arzberg 10 Pfennig emerged during the German Empire's final World War I years. Metal shortages compelled municipalities like Arzberg to issue emergency currency, or Notgeld. Struck in iron, this piece reflects the diversion of traditional coinage metals for war. Its decentralized issuance maintained local commerce, underscoring the economic strain and societal adaptation under Kaiser Wilhelm II's wartime reign.

Artistry: The Arzberg 10 Pfennig design exemplifies utilitarian Notgeld, prioritizing clarity and function. A specific engraver is typically unrecorded for such municipal issues; the stylistic approach favors a straightforward aesthetic. The obverse commonly features "10 Pfennig" and "Stadt Arzberg." The reverse displays "1917," often with a simple civic emblem or local heraldic device. This stark design resulted directly from wartime material constraints and urgent currency needs.

Technical/Grading: The technical strike quality of this iron 1917 Arzberg 10 Pfennig varies considerably. High points susceptible to wear or strike weakness include any central emblem's uppermost relief, lettering serifs, and digits. Iron is challenging to strike with consistent sharpness, often resulting in flatness, particularly on the reverse. Planchet imperfections are common. Due to its ferrous composition, these coins are highly susceptible to environmental corrosion; rust frequently impacts even well-preserved examples, affecting their grade.

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