Catalog
| Issuer | Ohligs, City of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1920 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.83 g |
| Diameter | 21.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Funck#404.4, Men18#24920.2 |
| Obverse description | Legend surrounding denomination centered |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | STADT-OHLIGS 1920 10 ★ PFENNIG ★ |
| Reverse description | Coat of arms flanked by scrolled designs |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1920 - F#404.4 - Ø21.3-21.5 variations; mostly nickel plated - 500 000 1920 - F#404.4 g) like b) ; Reverse: With beaded rim. Upper part of coat of arms with 14 dots and lower part 20 dots - 1920 - F#404.4a) Av.: T – O is 1,5 mm (OHLIG)S – 1(920) is 1,5 mm ; Reverse: With beaded rim. Upper part of coat of arms with 19 dots and lower part 20 dots - 1920 - F#404.4b) Av.: T – O is 2,5 mm (OHLIG)S – 1(920) is 2,0 mm ; Reverse: With beaded rim. Upper part of coat of arms with 17 dots and lower part 23 dots - 1920 - F#404.4c) like b) ; Reverse: With beaded rim. Upper part of coat of arms with 14 dots and lower part 18 dots - 1920 - F#404.4d) like b) ; Reverse: With beaded rim. Upper part of coat of arms with 15 dots and lower part 17 dots - 1920 - F#404.4e) like b) ; Reverse With beaded rim. Upper part of coat of arms with 17 dots and lower part 21 dots - 1920 - F#404.4f) like b) ; Reverse: With beaded rim. Upper part of coat of arms with 15 dots and lower part 20 dots - 1920 - F#404.4h) like b) ; Reverse: With beaded rim. Upper part of coat of arms with 17 dots and lower part 24 dots - 1920 - F#404.4i) like b) ; Reverse: With beaded rim. Upper part of coat of arms with 19 dots and lower part 20 dots - 1920 - F#404.4j) Av.: T – O is 2,5 mm (OHLIG)S – 1(920) is 1,5 mm ; RV.: With twisted cord rim. Upper part of coat of arms with 22 dots and lower part 24 dots - 1920 - F#404.4k) Av.: T – O is 2,5 mm (OHLIG)S – 1(920) is 2,0 mm ; Reverse: With twisted cord rim. Upper part of coat of arms with 13 dots and lower part 23 dots - 1920 - F#404.4l) like k) ; Reverse: With twisted cord rim. Upper part of coat of arms with 14 dots and lower part 24 dots - 1920 - F#404.4m) like k) ; Reverse: With twisted cord rim. Upper part of coat of arms with 16 dots and lower part 24 dots - 1920 - F#404.4n) like k) ; Reverse: With twisted cord rim. Upper part of coat of arms with 15 dots and lower part 14 dots - 1920 - F#404.4o) like k) ; Reverse: With twisted cord rim. Upper part of coat of arms with 17 dots and lower part 24 dots - 1920 - F#404.4p) like k) ; Reverse: With twisted cord rim. Upper part of coat of arms with 19 dots and lower part 21 dots - 1920 - F#404.4q) like k) ; Reverse: With twisted cord rim. Upper part of coat of arms with 22 dots and lower part 24 dots - 1920 - F#404.4r) Av.: T – O is 2,5 mm (OHLIG)S – 1(920) is 1,3 mm ; Reverse: With twisted cord rim. Upper part of coat of arms with 13 dots and lower part 19 dots - 1920 - F#404.4s) like r) ; Av.: With twisted cord rim. Upper part of coat of arms with 13 dots and lower part 18 dots - 1920 - F#404.4t) like r) ; Av.: With twisted cord rim. Upper part of coat of arms with 15 dots and lower part 14 dots - 1920 - F#404.4u) like r) ; Av.: With twisted cord rim. Upper part of coat of arms with 22 dots and lower part 24 dots - |
| Numisquare ID | 1324877900 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: This 10 Pfennig coin, issued by the City of Ohligs in 1920, is a poignant artifact of Germany's Weimar Republic era, specifically the tumultuous period of hyperinflation following World War I. As the national currency rapidly depreciated, local municipalities like Ohligs were compelled to issue Notgeld, or emergency money, to maintain commerce and provide essential small change. Ohligs faced severe economic instability, making this iron coin a tangible representation of local efforts to stabilize daily transactions amidst a national monetary crisis.
Artistry: The design of this 10 Pfennig Ohligs Notgeld reflects the urgent, utilitarian aesthetic common to emergency issues of the period. While a specific engraver is typically unrecorded for such functional coinage, the style leans towards a stark, legible presentation, prioritizing clarity over elaborate artistic flourishes. The obverse likely features the denomination and issuing authority; the reverse possibly bears a simple legend or the city's arms. Its iron composition further dictated a minimalist approach, suitable for mass production under pressing circumstances.
Technical/Grading: Struck in iron, this 10 Pfennig coin presents unique challenges for preservation and grading. Key high-points, typically the raised lettering and any central design elements, are prone to wear and, more significantly, corrosion. Technical strike quality for Notgeld issues of this period can be inconsistent, often exhibiting softness or minor planchet imperfections due to rapid production and the nature of the base metal. Rust and pitting are common degradations, impacting visual appeal and surface integrity even on otherwise well-preserved examples.