Catálogo
| Emisor | Fürth, City of |
|---|---|
| Año | |
| Tipo | Emergency coin |
| Valor | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Moneda | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composición | Zinc |
| Peso | 2.1 g |
| Diámetro | 20.8 mm |
| Grosor | 1.0 mm |
| Forma | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Técnica | Milled |
| Orientación | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | Men18#10611.1 , Hasselmann#363.1 |
| Descripción del anverso | Pearl rim, multi-line legend surrounding denomination |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del anverso | M. STORCH COLONIALWAREN 10 FÜRTH i/B. BOGENSTR. 14 |
| Descripción del reverso | Pearl rim, denomination centered |
| Escritura del reverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del reverso | 10 |
| Canto | Plain |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
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| ID de Numisquare | 1692526440 |
| Información adicional |
Historical Context: This 10 Pfennigs from Fürth, issued by M. Storch Colonialwaren, exemplifies German Notgeld (emergency money) during World War I and the subsequent hyperinflationary era (circa 1914-1923). Facing severe metal shortages and economic instability, German municipalities and private businesses like Storch’s in Fürth issued substitute currency. These tokens provided vital small change, illustrating profound economic dislocations and decentralized efforts to sustain local commerce.
Artistry: Lacking an identified engraver, this Notgeld piece’s design likely followed the utilitarian aesthetic typical of emergency issues. Its primary focus was clear identification of the issuer, "M. Storch Colonialware