Catalogus
| Uitgever | Fürth, City of |
|---|---|
| Jaar | |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Waarde | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Valuta | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Samenstelling | Zinc |
| Gewicht | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Dikte | 1.1 mm |
| Vorm | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Techniek | Milled |
| Oriëntatie | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | Men18#10523.2 , Hasselmann#361.2 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift voorzijde | CHR. KRAUSE & Co 10 FÜRTH. I/B. |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered |
| Schrift keerzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift keerzijde | KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE 10 * * * |
| Rand | Plain |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
ND - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 1338467060 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
Historical Context: This 10 Pfennig coin, issued by the City of Fürth, exemplifies German Notgeld from the World War I or immediate post-war era. Zinc coinage was necessitated by severe metal shortages, with strategic materials diverted for war. Fürth, a Bavarian industrial city, like many municipalities, issued currency for local commerce. "Chr. Krause & Co" likely signifies a specific local business sponsoring this variant, highlighting the decentralized nature of emergency money issuance during this turbulent period.
Artistry: Specific engraver details for Notgeld are often unrecorded, but this 10 Pfennig's design reflects its functional period aesthetic. Notgeld balanced local identity with the urgent need for clear, rapidly