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5 Gulden Siege money, Temesvár
| Issuer | Königl. Temesvarer freistädtische Kämmereramts Kasse (Royal Free City Treasury of Temesvár) |
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| Year | 1849 |
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| Shape | Rectangular |
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| Obverse description | Typeset and letterpress-printed emergency treasury warrant on plain paper, enclosed within an ornamental border of scrollwork and foliate cornerpieces. The denomination "Fünf Gulden C. M." is set in large Gothic display type at the top, beneath which the word "Anweisung" (order/warrant) appears in bold. The central text body, in German, promises payment of five Gulden Conventionsmünze by the Royal Free City Treasury of Temesvár to the bearer from 1 May 1852 with a premium of 54 Kreuzer, and acknowledges the note in lieu of payment, dated Temesvár 1 May 1849; the numeral "5" appears in circular cartouches at the left and as a large roman "V" at the right margin, with four manuscript signatures of issuing officials across the lower portion. |
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| Obverse lettering | Fünf Gulden C. M. Anweisung auf fünf Gulden Conv. Münze welche die königl. Temesvarer freistädtische Kämmereramts Kasse unter Garantie der Stadt Temesvár dem Überbringer am 1ten Mai 1852 sammt der Prämie von 54kr baar bezahlet und auch an Zahlungsstatt annimmt. Temesvár 1ten Mai 1849 |
| Reverse description | Plain unprinted reverse of aged, cream-toned paper stock, showing fold lines, staining, and general wear consistent with circulation; a partial serial number is faintly visible in manuscript near the upper right corner, confirming continuity with the obverse serial numbering. |
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