50 Pfennig - Weida
| Emittent | Weida (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach), City of |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 1918 |
| Typ | Emergency coin |
| Nennwert | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Währung | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Material | Zinc |
| Gewicht | |
| Durchmesser | 23.4 mm |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round |
| Prägetechnik | Milled |
| Ausrichtung | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | Funck#581.3, Men18#32965.5 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Pearl rim, city name on ribbon surrounding Coat of Arms |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende | STADTGEMEINDE WEIDA 1918 |
| Reversbeschreibung | Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende | KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE 50 ✶ |
| Rand | Plain |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
1918 - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 2340449600 |
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Historical Context: The 50 Pfennig coin from Weida, issued in 1918, exemplifies German Notgeld, or emergency currency, produced during the final, desperate year of World War I. As a city within Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, Weida, like countless municipalities, faced severe shortages of traditional coinage metals due to the war effort. This zinc issue reflects the widespread economic strain and the necessity for local authorities to maintain daily commerce amidst national crisis.
Artistry: Given its emergency nature, the 50 Pfennig Weida coin prioritizes utility over elaborate artistic expression. Specific engra