Catalogue
| Émetteur | Wurzach, City of |
|---|---|
| Année | 1918 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Valeur | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Devise | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Poids | 1.9 g |
| Diamètre | 19.7 mm |
| Épaisseur | 1.0 mm |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | Funck#615.3, Men05#27829.5, Men18#34934.5 |
| Description de l’avers | Pearl rim, legend half circled above coat of arms |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers | STADT WURZACH |
| Description du revers | Pearl rim, legend half circled above denomination |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | KRIEGSNOTGELD 5 1918 Pfg. |
| Tranche | Plain |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
1918 - - 5 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 1209784520 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
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Artistry: The 10 Pfennig's design is utilitarian, characteristic of Notgeld where functionality superseded elaborate art.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