10 Pfennig - Hildesheim
| صادرکننده | Hildesheim (notgeld), City of |
|---|---|
| سال | 1918 |
| نوع | Emergency coin |
| ارزش | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| واحد پول | Mark (1914-1924) |
| ترکیب | Iron |
| وزن | 2.84 g |
| قطر | 21.3 mm |
| ضخامت | 1.2 mm |
| شکل | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| تکنیک | Milled |
| جهت | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| حکاک(ها) | |
| در گردش تا | |
| مرجع(ها) | Funck#212.4, Men18#14500.11 |
| توضیحات روی سکه | Pearl rim, legend, city name and date surrounding denomination centered |
|---|---|
| خط روی سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای روی سکه | KRIEGSNOTGELD DER STADT HILDESHEIM 10 ✿ 1918 ✿ |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Pearl rim surrounding legend with Coat of Arms centered |
| خط پشت سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه | HILF GOTT HILDESHEIM ALLWEGE! ✿ ✶ ✿ |
| لبه | Plain |
| ضرابخانه | |
| تیراژ ضرب |
1918 - F#212.4 (Ø21.3 mm) - 200 000 1918 - F#212.4 a) Ø21.3 mm Pearls in OBV and REV rim are tightly spaced. REV: M > A is 1.0 mm I in HEIM points between two pearls - 1918 - F#212.4 b) AS a) REV: with I in HEIM pointing to one pearl. - 1918 - F#212.4 c) AS b) Obverse: with second 1 in 1918 pointing between two pearls - 1918 - F#212.4 d) REV: M > A is 1.5 mm - 1918 - F#212.4 e) Pearls in OBV rim are tightly space and on REV rim are widely spaced. REV: I in HEIM points between two pearls - 1918 - F#212.4 f) AS e) REV: I in HEIM points to one pearl - 1918 - F#212.4 g) Pearls in OBV and REV rim are widely spaced. Obverse: top right corner of 1 touches the above E, A in STADT points to one pearl - 1918 - F#212.4 h) AS g) Obverse: with A in STADT pointing between two pearls - 1918 - F#212.4 i) Obverse: top right corner of 1 points to D, (NOTGEL)D > D(ER) is 0.6 mm - 1918 - F#212.4 k) AS i) Obverse: (NOTGEL)D > D(ER) is 1.0 mm REV: E in HEIM under one pearl - 1918 - F#212.4 l) AS k) REV: with E in HEIM under two pearls - 1918 - F#212.4 m) Pearls in OBV rim are widely space and on REV rim are tightly spaced - |
| شناسه Numisquare | 2288819560 |
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Historical Context: The 1918 10 Pfennig from Hildesheim originates from the tumultuous final year of World War I. This period saw severe metal shortages and a breakdown in central currency production, compelling local municipalities like the City of Hildesheim to issue Notgeld (emergency money). These issues were crucial stop-gap currency, reflecting the dire economic circumstances and decentralized efforts to maintain function amidst societal upheaval. Hildesheim, a historic city, joined countless others in this widespread practice.
Artistry: While the specific engraver is often unrecorded for Notgeld, this 10 Pfennig typically features the iconic Hildesheim rose, a potent symbol deeply embedded in the city's identity, linked to its legendary thousand-year-old rose bush. The reverse displays the denomination. The artistic style is utilitarian, characteristic of emergency currency, yet effectively incorporates local heraldry, providing clear civic identity despite rapid production.
Technical/Grading: Struck in iron, this 2.84 gram, 21.3 mm coin presents specific challenges for preservation and grading. High-points for evaluation include the delicate petals of the Hildesheim rose and the legend's fine details. Due to iron's susceptibility to