50 Pfennig - Weida

Эмитент Weida (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach), City of
Год 1918
Тип Emergency coin
Номинал 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Валюта Mark (1914-1924)
Состав Zinc
Вес
Диаметр 23.4 mm
Толщина
Форма Round
Техника Milled
Ориентация Medal alignment ↑↑
Гравёр(ы)
В обращении до
Каталожные номера Funck#581.3, Men18#32965.5
Описание аверса Pearl rim, city name on ribbon surrounding Coat of Arms
Письменность аверса Latin
Надписи аверса STADTGEMEINDE WEIDA 1918
Описание реверса Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Письменность реверса Latin
Надписи реверса KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE 50 ✶
Гурт Plain
Монетный двор
Тираж 1918 - -
ID Numisquare 2340449600
Дополнительная информация

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

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