| Đơn vị phát hành | Wartenburg, City of |
|---|---|
| Năm | |
| Loại | Emergency coin |
| Mệnh giá | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Tiền tệ | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Chất liệu | Zinc |
| Trọng lượng | |
| Đường kính | 24.2 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Kỹ thuật | Milled |
| Hướng | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | Funck#576.1 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Face value inside a circle of pearls, with legend around. |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước |
* MAGISTRAT * WARTENBURG OSTPR. (Translation: Magistrate - Wartenburg in East Prussia) |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Face value inside a circle of pearls, with legend around. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau | 50 KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE * * * |
| Cạnh | Smooth |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
ND - F#576.1 (diam. from 24.2 mm to 24.6 mm) - 1 000 ND - F#576.1a) Obverse: distance G from WARTENBURG to O from OSTPR. is 2 mm, in the middle over U is a bead. Reverse: Cord-circle. - ND - F#576.1b) Obverse:distance G to O is 1.3 mm, above U are two beads. Reverse: bead-circle (Röttinger restrike) - |
| ID Numisquare | 1094546780 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: This 50 Pfennig from Wartenburg, Ostpreussen (now Barczewo, Poland), is a definitive German Notgeld, likely 1917-1923. World War I metal shortages compelled Wartenburg to issue emergency zinc coinage. This necessity deepened during post-war hyperinflation, rendering central currency unreliable. Wartenburg, in vital East Prussia, used these local pieces for essential commerce amidst profound national instability.
Artistry: Notgeld issues, especially zinc types, rarely feature sophisticated artistry or named engravers. Aesthetic is pragmatic, prioritizing clear denomination and issuer legibility. Designs typically feature city arms, stylized Prussian eagles, or simple regional motifs. Production was local, from smaller mints, prioritizing rapid output over intricate detail, reflecting urgency. Engraver attributions for such municipal Notgeld are virtually non-existent.
Technical/Grading: Due to its zinc composition, the Wartenburg 50 Pfennig is highly susceptible to corrosion, pitting (zinc pest), and surface degradation. Critical grading high points include sharp definition of any central device (e.g., city arms, eagle), especially on raised shield details or breast feathers. Clarity and completeness of all legends (city, denomination) are paramount. Assess fields for uniform surface integrity; zinc often exhibits planchet flaws or environmental damage. A clean, unmarred plain edge significantly enhances grade.