Catalog
| Issuer | Wurzach, City of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1918 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 19.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Funck#615.3, Men05#27829.5, Men18#34934.5 |
| Obverse description | Pearl rim, legend half circled above coat of arms |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | STADT WURZACH |
| Reverse description | Pearl rim, legend half circled above denomination |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | KRIEGSNOTGELD 5 1918 Pfg. |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1918 - - 5 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 1209784520 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: This 1918 Wurzach 10 Pfennig coin is a poignant artifact from World War I's final year. As part of the German Empire, Wurzach faced acute material shortages. This zinc Notgeld, or emergency money, was issued due to severe scarcity of standard coinage. It reflects a local response to national currency crisis, highlighting economic necessity and temporary monetary decentralization amidst the Empire's impending collapse.
Artistry: The 10 Pfennig's design is utilitarian, characteristic of Notgeld where functionality superseded elaborate art. Engravers are typically unrecorded; the style is pragmatic and direct. The obverse likely displays the denomination and issuer, "Stadt Wurzach," with