Katalog
| Emitent | Berlin, Prussian province of |
|---|---|
| Rok | |
| Typ | Emergency coin |
| Hodnota | 20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20) |
| Měna | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Složení | Zinc |
| Hmotnost | 2.4 g |
| Průměr | 22.1 mm |
| Tloušťka | 1.4 mm |
| Tvar | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technika | Milled |
| Orientace | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Rytci | |
| V oběhu do | |
| Reference | Men05#2065.5, Men18#2639.5 |
| Popis líce | Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination in light bulb centered |
|---|---|
| Písmo líce | Latin |
| Opis líce | ELEKTR ▪ WERK SÜDWEST ▪A▪G 20 ✶ BLN ▪ WILMERSDORF ✶ |
| Popis rubu | Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered |
| Písmo rubu | Latin |
| Opis rubu | KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE 20 ★ ★ ★ |
| Hrana | Plain |
| Mincovna | |
| Náklad |
ND - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1192601780 |
| Další informace |
Historical Context: This 20 Pfennig coin, issued by the Berlin-Wilmersdorf Elektr. Werk Südwest AG, dates from Germany's post-World War I economic instability, specifically the early 1920s. Amidst hyperinflation and severe coinage shortages, the Weimar Republic saw municipalities and private entities, like this Berlin electricity works, issue emergency currency, Notgeld. This piece underscores the critical role of local infrastructure providers in maintaining essential services and economic function during national monetary collapse.
Artistry: As with much Notgeld, the specific engraver for this 20 Pfennig piece is typically unrecorded, reflecting its utilitarian purpose over artistic attribution. The design adheres to a functional