Catalogue
| Émetteur | Feuchtwangen, City of |
|---|---|
| Année | 1917 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Valeur | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Devise | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Poids | 3.6 g |
| Diamètre | 25.5 mm |
| Épaisseur | 1.24 mm |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | Funck#129.3, Men18#9134.3 |
| Description de l’avers | Pearl rim, legend surrounding Coat of Arms |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers | STADTVERWALTUNG FEUCHTWANGEN S F ✶ |
| Description du revers | Pearl rim, legend and date surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | KRIEGSGELD 50 ✿ ✿ 1917 ✿ ✿ |
| Tranche | Plain |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
1917 - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1070042670 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
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