Katalog
| İhraççı | Kempten, City of |
|---|---|
| Yıl | |
| Tür | Emergency coin |
| Değer | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Para birimi | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Bileşim | Zinc |
| Ağırlık | 1.6 g |
| Çap | 19.4 mm |
| Kalınlık | 1.0 mm |
| Şekil | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Teknik | Milled |
| Yönlendirme | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Gravürcü(ler) | |
| Dolaşımda olduğu yıl | |
| Referans(lar) | Men05#12925.1, Men18#16213.1 |
| Ön yüz açıklaması | Pearl rim, Legend circling, pearl circle with denomination centered |
|---|---|
| Ön yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Ön yüz lejandı | MECH. BAUMWOLL-SPINN-u.WEBEREI 5 ★ KEMPTEN ★ |
| Arka yüz açıklaması | Pearl rim surrounding denomination centered |
| Arka yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Arka yüz lejandı | 5 |
| Kenar | Plain |
| Darphane | |
| Basma adedi |
ND - - |
| Numisquare Kimliği | 1377676890 |
| Ek bilgiler |
Historical Context: This 5 Pfennig from Kempten exemplifies German Notgeld, emergency currency issued during or immediately after World War I. Its zinc composition and lack of a year place it within this era of severe economic disruption and material shortages. Kempten, a Bavarian city, like many municipalities, issued localized pieces for small change. The "Mechanische Baumwollspinnerei" (Mechanical Cotton Mill) reference links it directly to Kempten's industrial economy, vital for local commerce amidst hyperinflation.
Artistry: A specific engraver for this municipal Notgeld is typically unrecorded. The design prioritizes clarity and local identity, often reflecting a utilitarian or local folk art aesthetic. The obverse features