10 Pfennig - Müllheim

Đơn vị phát hành Müllheim, City of
Năm 1917
Loại Emergency coin
Mệnh giá 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Tiền tệ Mark (1914-1924)
Chất liệu Zinc
Trọng lượng 2.7 g
Đường kính 23.0 mm
Độ dày 1.1 mm
Hình dạng Round
Kỹ thuật Milled
Hướng Coin alignment ↑↓
Nghệ nhân khắc
Lưu hành đến
Tài liệu tham khảo Funck#345.2, Men18#21529.3
Mô tả mặt trước Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Chữ viết mặt trước Latin
Chữ khắc mặt trước STADT MÜLLHEIM (BADEN) 10 PFENNIG
Mô tả mặt sau Pearl rim, legend surrounding coat of arms.
Chữ viết mặt sau Latin
Chữ khắc mặt sau KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
Cạnh Plain
Xưởng đúc
Số lượng đúc ND (1917) - F#345.2 - 10 390
ND (1917) - F#345.2a) Planchet is 1.0 mm thick -
ND (1917) - F#345.2b) Planchet is 1.2 to 1.3 mm thick, Röttinger-Nachptägung -
ID Numisquare 1170540100
Thông tin bổ sung

Historical Context: The 1917 10 Pfennig from Müllheim is a prime example of German Notgeld, emergency money issued during World War I. With the Imperial government under Kaiser Wilhelm II diverting precious metals for the war, a severe shortage of small change crippled local commerce. Müllheim, like numerous municipalities, issued provisional coinage to sustain its economy. This piece serves as a tangible artifact of the economic strain and decentralized monetary policy on Germany's home front.

Artistry: As with many Notgeld issues, specific engraver details for the Müllheim 10 Pfennig are typically unrecorded, reflecting its utilitarian purpose over artistic grandeur. The stylistic school is functional and pragmatic. The design predictably features the issuing authority, "Stadt Müllheim," the denomination "10 Pfennig," and the year "1917." Often, such pieces incorporate a simple municipal emblem or a clear, unadorned textual layout, prioritizing legibility and swift wartime production.

Technical/Grading: Struck in zinc, this 10 Pfennig coin presents unique challenges for preservation and grading. Zinc is prone to corrosion (zinc rot) and does not retain fine detail well. Key high-points for assessing wear include the raised lettering of "Müllheim" and the denomination. Technical strike qualities are often inconsistent; strikes can be soft, with planchet imperfections common. Even uncirculated examples may exhibit minor surface pitting or a lack of full sharpness due to the metal's inherent properties.

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