4 Nov 2021: Greetings to all coin & token collectors, where-ever you
might be. Heron recently acquired a coin/token from a place with an
interesting name and an interesting location. NOTE: This coin is NOT
for sale nor is it being offered for sale. This 'post' is an acquisition
report to share the good luck and fun of coin & token collecting with
other coin & token collectors. This Grainau coin/token is #559.
Note: Coin is 20mm dia-round-zinc- and grades VF.
Obverse: Coat of Arms at center.
Legend: 'GEMEINDEN OBER & UNTER GRAINAU 1917.
Note: GEMEINDEN = municipality or township.
Reverse: Large '10' at center.
Legend: 'GILTIG BIS 6 MONAT NACH FRIEDENSSCHLUSS'.
Note: Reverse legend translation= Good Until 6 Months After
Peace Declared.
Note: This coin/token is NOT for sale.
Note: Mint = Conrad Balmberger Muenz Prageanstalt
Vereinsabzeichenfabrik Nurnberg, Germany.
Note: Issuing Authority= Bavaria.
Note:Numista Rarity Index=92. Only 5,000 minted. 1 yr issue 1917.
Note: The current Municipality of Grainau consists of Obergrainau,
Untergrainau+ Hammersbach, Schmolz, and Eibsee.
Note: Grainau is located at the base of Mt. Zugspitze, the highest
mountain in Germany at 9,718 feet altitude.
Note: Grainau is about 2.5 miles North of the Swiss Border.
Some Info Sources:
Numista.
Ober und Unter Grainau - wiki.
Zugspitze - website for tourists.
**A very nice 'find' for el Heron. And not expensive. Heron has been
searching the internet trying to find any pricing information but nada
to date. At only 5,000 minted Heron believes that this coin/token
could be a good 'find' monetary-wise. As we speed through life there
always seems to be a moment when we get 'lucky' acquiring coins &
tokens (and paper money also). And sometimes we pay too much
because we 'want' an item! It all seems to 'average out' in the long
run. What a great hobby for a lifetime!**
Note: This coin is NOT being offered for sale.
