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Artistry: The 10 Pfennig's design is utilitarian, characteristic of Notgeld where functionality superseded elaborate art.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