10 Pfennig - Wurzach

发行方 Wurzach, City of
年份 1918
类型 Emergency coin
面值 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
货币 Mark (1914-1924)
材质 Zinc
重量 1.9 g
直径 19.7 mm
厚度 1.0 mm
形状 Round
制作工艺 Milled
方向 Medal alignment ↑↑
雕刻师
流通至
参考资料 Funck#615.3, Men05#27829.5, Men18#34934.5
正面描述 Pearl rim, legend half circled above coat of arms
正面文字 Latin
正面铭文 STADT WURZACH
背面描述 Pearl rim, legend half circled above denomination
背面文字 Latin
背面铭文 KRIEGSNOTGELD 5 1918 Pfg.
边缘 Plain
铸币厂
铸造量 1918 - - 5 000
Numisquare 编号 1209784520
附加信息

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Artistry: The 10 Pfennig's design is utilitarian, characteristic of Notgeld where functionality superseded elaborate art.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