Katalog
| Emitent | Arnsberg, City of |
|---|---|
| Rok | 1919 |
| Typ | Emergency coin |
| Nominał | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Waluta | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Skład | Iron |
| Waga | 3.21 g |
| Średnica | 23.4 mm |
| Grubość | 1.22 mm |
| Kształt | Round |
| Technika | Milled |
| Orientacja | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Rytownik(zy) | |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) | Funck#19.7, Men05#678.10, Men18#920.10 |
| Opis awersu | Beaded rim, city name and date surrounds Coat of Arms centered |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | Latin |
| Legenda awersu | STADT ARNSBERG (WESTF.) ● 1919 ● |
| Opis rewersu | Beaded rim, legend surrounds denomination centered |
| Pismo rewersu | Latin |
| Legenda rewersu | KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE 50 ★ |
| Krawędź | Plain |
| Mennica | |
| Nakład |
1919 - F#19.7 - 20 459 1919 - F#19.7 a) Obverse: shield background ribbed, REV: K > E is 8.0 mm - 1919 - F#19.7 b) Obverse: shield background smooth, REV: K > E is 6.5 mm - |
| ID Numisquare | 1297390150 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
Historical Context: This 50 Pfennig, issued by the City of Arnsberg in 1919, is a key numismatic artifact from post-World War I Germany and the nascent Weimar Republic. Facing severe economic instability and metal shortages, the central government struggled. Arnsberg, like many municipalities, issued Notgeld (emergency money) to sustain local commerce. Its iron composition directly reflects the profound scarcity of traditional coinage metals, underscoring the era's dire economic distress and resource depletion.
Artistry: The design of this Arnsberg 50 Pfennig exemplifies the utilitarian aesthetic typical of Notgeld. Engravers for municipal emergency coinage are usually unrecorded. The stylistic approach priorit