10 Pfennig - Wurzach

Emisor Wurzach, City of
Año 1918
Tipo Emergency coin
Valor 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Moneda Mark (1914-1924)
Composición Zinc
Peso 1.9 g
Diámetro 19.7 mm
Grosor 1.0 mm
Forma Round
Técnica Milled
Orientación Medal alignment ↑↑
Grabador(es)
En circulación hasta
Referencia(s) Funck#615.3, Men05#27829.5, Men18#34934.5
Descripción del anverso Pearl rim, legend half circled above coat of arms
Escritura del anverso Latin
Leyenda del anverso STADT WURZACH
Descripción del reverso Pearl rim, legend half circled above denomination
Escritura del reverso Latin
Leyenda del reverso KRIEGSNOTGELD 5 1918 Pfg.
Canto Plain
Casa de moneda
Tirada 1918 - - 5 000
ID de Numisquare 1209784520
Información adicional

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Artistry: The 10 Pfennig's design is utilitarian, characteristic of Notgeld where functionality superseded elaborate art.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

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