25 Pfennig - Hattingen

发行方 Hattingen, City of
年份 1918
类型 Emergency coin
面值 25 Pfennigs (25 Pfennige) (0.25)
货币 Mark (1914-1924)
材质 Iron
重量 3.8 g
直径 20.9 mm
厚度 1.6 mm
形状 Octagonal (8-sided)
制作工艺 Milled
方向 Medal alignment ↑↑
雕刻师
流通至
参考资料 Funck#196.4A, Men05#11022.13, Men18#13812.13
正面描述 Pearl rim, legend circling solid line circle with Coat of Arms (St. George) centered
正面文字 Latin
正面铭文 STADT HATTINGEN :RUHR: ✚ 1918 ✚
背面描述 Pearl rim surrounding oak wreath with denomination and date centered
背面文字 Latin
背面铭文 KRIEGSGELD 25 PFENNIG 1918
边缘 Plain
铸币厂
铸造量 1918 - F#196.4A -
1918 - F#196.4B, Ø22.3 (Coincidental minted on a wrong planchet) -
Numisquare 编号 1178818480
附加信息

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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