50 Pfennig - Feuchtwangen

Emittent Feuchtwangen, City of
Jahr 1917
Typ Emergency coin
Nennwert 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Währung Mark (1914-1924)
Material Zinc
Gewicht 3.6 g
Durchmesser 25.5 mm
Dicke 1.24 mm
Form Round
Prägetechnik Milled
Ausrichtung Medal alignment ↑↑
Stempelschneider
Im Umlauf bis
Referenz(en) Funck#129.3, Men18#9134.3
Aversbeschreibung Pearl rim, legend surrounding Coat of Arms
Aversschrift Latin
Averslegende STADTVERWALTUNG FEUCHTWANGEN S F ✶
Reversbeschreibung Pearl rim, legend and date surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered.
Reversschrift Latin
Reverslegende KRIEGSGELD 50 ✿ ✿ 1917 ✿ ✿
Rand Plain
Prägestätte
Auflage 1917 - -
Numisquare-ID 1070042670
Zusätzliche Informationen

Historical Context: The 1917 Feuchtwangen 50 Pfennig coin emerged during World War I, reflecting acute economic strain in the German Empire. Issued by the City of Feuchtwangen, Bavaria, this "Notgeld" (emergency money) was vital due to severe metal shortages. Precious metals diverted for war caused imperial coinage scarcity. Local authorities, including Feuchtwangen, issued these base metal (zinc) tokens to sustain local commerce and provide small change, exemplifying decentralized municipal response to national crisis under Kaiser Wilhelm II.

Artistry: The design of this 50 Pfennig Notgeld prioritizes clarity and function, typical of wartime emergency issues. Engraver un

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