20 Pfennigs - Bremen Heymann & Neumann
| Issuer | Bremen, City of |
|---|---|
| Year | |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Value | 20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 22.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Men18#4517.5 , Hasselmann#178.5 |
| Obverse description | Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | HEYMANN & NEUMANN 20 BREMEN |
| Reverse description | Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE 20 * * * |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1856228350 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: This 20 Pfennigs coin from the City of Bremen, issued by Heymann & Neumann, exemplifies local emergency currency, or Notgeld. Though the specific year is unprovided, its zinc composition strongly places issuance during or immediately after World War I. This period saw widespread metal shortages and economic instability across Germany. Bremen, a vital Hanseatic city