10 Pfennig - Wurzach

Emissor Wurzach, City of
Ano 1918
Tipo Emergency coin
Valor 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Moeda Mark (1914-1924)
Composição Zinc
Peso 1.9 g
Diâmetro 19.7 mm
Espessura 1.0 mm
Formato Round
Técnica Milled
Orientação Medal alignment ↑↑
Gravador(es)
Em circulação até
Referência(s) Funck#615.3, Men05#27829.5, Men18#34934.5
Descrição do anverso Pearl rim, legend half circled above coat of arms
Escrita do anverso Latin
Legenda do anverso STADT WURZACH
Descrição do reverso Pearl rim, legend half circled above denomination
Escrita do reverso Latin
Legenda do reverso KRIEGSNOTGELD 5 1918 Pfg.
Bordo Plain
Casa da moeda
Tiragem 1918 - - 5 000
ID Numisquare 1209784520
Informações adicionais

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Artistry: The 10 Pfennig's design is utilitarian, characteristic of Notgeld where functionality superseded elaborate art.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