Catalog
| Issuer | Feuchtwangen, City of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1917 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Funck#129.3, Men18#9134.3 |
| Obverse description | Pearl rim, legend surrounding Coat of Arms |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | STADTVERWALTUNG FEUCHTWANGEN S F ✶ |
| Reverse description | Pearl rim, legend and date surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | KRIEGSGELD 50 ✿ ✿ 1917 ✿ ✿ |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1917 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1070042670 |
| Additional information |
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