20 Pfennig - Strassebersbach

発行体 Straßebersbach, Municipality of
年号 1917
種類 Emergency coin
額面 20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20)
通貨 Mark (1914-1924)
材質 Zinc
重量 2.5 g
直径 23.0 mm
厚さ 1.1 mm
形状 Round
製造技法 Milled
向き Medal alignment ↑↑
彫刻師
流通終了年
参考文献 Funck#526.3, Men18#30410.4, Men18#30410.5
表面の説明 Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
表面の文字体系 Latin
表面の銘文 GEMEINDE 20 ★ STRASSEBERSBACH ★
裏面の説明 Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
裏面の文字体系 Latin
裏面の銘文 KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE 20 ★ ★ ★
Plain
鋳造所
鋳造数 ND (1917) - F#526.3 -
ND (1917) - F#526.3a) Ø 23.0 mm, Reverse: extended baseline of 2 points to first leg of K -
ND (1917) - F#526.3b) Ø 23.0 mm, Reverse: extended baseline of 2 points to the second leg of K. Röttinger-Nachprägung - 100
Numisquare ID 1148729550
追加情報

Historical Context: The 1917 20 Pfennig from the Municipality of Straßebersbach exemplifies Germany's World War I economic plight. Severe metal shortages forced the German Empire to withdraw traditional coinage for military use, leading to widespread local emergency currency, or Notgeld. Straßebersbach, like numerous communities, issued this zinc denomination to sustain local commerce amidst the absence of imperial small change. This coin reflects the national crisis and local economic stability efforts.

Artistry: The design of this 20 Pfennig piece, lacking an identified engraver, epitomizes the pragmatic aesthetic of wartime Notgeld. Crafted from readily available zinc, its artistry is primarily functional, prioritizing clear communication of

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