25 Pfennig - Hattingen

発行体 Hattingen, City of
年号 1918
種類 Emergency coin
額面 25 Pfennigs (25 Pfennige) (0.25)
通貨 Mark (1914-1924)
材質 Iron
重量 3.8 g
直径 20.9 mm
厚さ 1.6 mm
形状 Octagonal (8-sided)
製造技法 Milled
向き Medal alignment ↑↑
彫刻師
流通終了年
参考文献 Funck#196.4A, Men05#11022.13, Men18#13812.13
表面の説明 Pearl rim, legend circling solid line circle with Coat of Arms (St. George) centered
表面の文字体系 Latin
表面の銘文 STADT HATTINGEN :RUHR: ✚ 1918 ✚
裏面の説明 Pearl rim surrounding oak wreath with denomination and date centered
裏面の文字体系 Latin
裏面の銘文 KRIEGSGELD 25 PFENNIG 1918
Plain
鋳造所
鋳造数 1918 - F#196.4A -
1918 - F#196.4B, Ø22.3 (Coincidental minted on a wrong planchet) -
Numisquare ID 1178818480
追加情報

Historical Context: This 25 Pfennig coin from Hattingen, issued in 1918, exemplifies German Notgeld (emergency money) produced during World War I. With the German Empire under immense economic strain and precious metals diverted for war, municipalities like Hattingen issued their own currency. Resorting to base metals, specifically iron, for small change, this coin serves as a tangible artifact of severe wartime material shortages and decentralized efforts to sustain local economic activity.

Artistry: Common for Notgeld, the specific engraver for the Hattingen 25 Pfennig remains unrecorded, reflecting its utilitarian, urgent production. The stylistic school is functional, prioritizing clear legibility over elaborate artistic flourishes. Such coins typically feature the issuing city's name, denomination, and year on one side, often complemented by a simple numeral or local coat of arms on the reverse. Design was straightforward, ensuring immediate recognition and trust during monetary uncertainty.

Technical/Grading: Struck in iron,

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