Katalog
| Emittent | Eggenfelden, District of |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 1916 |
| Typ | Emergency coin |
| Nennwert | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Währung | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Material | Nickel plated zinc |
| Gewicht | 1.79 g |
| Durchmesser | 20.0 mm |
| Dicke | 0.88 mm |
| Form | Round |
| Prägetechnik | Milled |
| Ausrichtung | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | Funck#109 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Pearl rim, legend surrounding beehive dividing date |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende | DISTRIKTS - SPARKASSE 19 16 EGGENFELDEN |
| Reversbeschreibung | Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende | GILTIG BIS 10 ・ 6 MONAT NACH FRIEDENSSCHLUSS ・ |
| Rand | Plain |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
1916 - F#109.1 - 1916 - F#109.1a) REV: 1>0 is 0.5 mm - 1916 - F#109.1b) REV: 1>0 is 0.9 mm, G>S is 2.5 mm - 1916 - F#109.1c) REV: 1>0 is 0.9 mm, G>S is 3.0 mm - 1916 - F#109.1d) REV: 1>0 is 0.9 mm, G>S is 3.5 mm - 1916 - F#109.1e) REV: 1>0 is 0.9 mm, G>S is 4.0 mm - 1916 - F#109.2 - 1916 - F#109.2a) Center 2.5 mm hole; REV: 6>★ is 0.25 mm - 1916 - F#109.2b) Center 2.5 mm hole; REV: 6>★ is 1.0 mm - |
| Numisquare-ID | 1608114870 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
Historical Context: This 10 Pfennig coin from the Eggenfelden Distriktssparkasse, issued in 1916, originates from the German Empire during World War I under Kaiser Wilhelm II. Severe wartime metal shortages necessitated withdrawal of standard imperial coinage. Consequently, local entities, such as Bavaria's District of Eggenfelden, authorized their savings banks to issue emergency currency, or Notgeld. This nickel-plated zinc coin was crucial for maintaining local commerce and providing small change amidst the national scarcity of strategic metals.
Artistry: The artistic execution of this Notgeld piece reflects the pragmatic urgency of its wartime production. Specific engravers are rarely documented; the stylistic school leans towards utilitarianism. The design features the issuing authority, "EGGENFELDEN DISTRIKTSSPARKASSE," alongside the denomination "10 PFENNIG." The reverse likely bears the year "1916," with minimal ornamentation, prioritizing clarity and immediate recognition, typical for functional emergency coinage.
Technical/Grading: Struck on a nickel-plated zinc planchet, this coin’s technical qualities are characteristic of wartime necessity. High-points susceptible to wear include lettering and central design elements. Zinc is a soft, reactive metal, making these coins prone to corrosion, planchet imperfections, or weak strikes. The nickel plating offered initial protection, but once compromised, led to accelerated zinc rot. Collectors should examine for intact plating, sharpness of strike, and absence of pitting or surface degradation.