Stadt Feichtwangen am Sulzach. 50 Pf. 1917. nr545.

[elheron-grande]

15 July 2021:  Greetings to all coin & token collectors, where-ever you might be.  Heron is pleased to report acquisition nr 545 for his small

accumulation.  THIS ITEM NOT FOR SALE.  

Note: Coin/token is 25.5mm dia.  Round.  Zinc.  VF grade.

Obverse:  Large 50 at center.  Legend: KRIEGSGELD 1917.

Note: Kriegsgeld = War Money.

Reverse: At center; nice City Coat of Arms, a spruce tree on shield.

                   Legend: STADTVERWALTUNGFIECHTWANGEN.

Note: Stadtverwaltung = City Council/administration.

Note: Minted by Chr. Lauer Co.  Nurnberg.

Note: Issuing authority = Kingdom of Bavaria.

Note: Numista Rarity Index = 95.

Note: Heron unable to find mintage number.

Note: Through City Feichtwangen flows the River Sulzach. 

818/819 AD- Benedictine Monastery at Feichtwangen was first

         mentioned in church documents.

1241- Feichtwangen became Free Imperial City.

1376- Both the town & Monastery given to Burgraviate Nurnberg.

1618-1648 (30 years war) Feichtwangen destroyed.

1791 - Margrave of Brandenburg ceded area to Kingdom Prussia.

1919- Kingdom of Prussia kaputski.

Note: This coin/token is NOT FOR SALE.

A few info sources:

Numista Feichtwangen 50 Pfennig 1917.

Feichtwangen City - wiki.

River Sulzach - wiki.

**This is an interesting coin/token because it is a War Issue, a river

    town,  a 50 Pfennig coin/token, and has a nice Coat of Arms on it.

    Plus being a very nice VF grade (no spots onnit).  A very nice fun

    item for number 545.   And another nice step towards the goal

    line.  This is a great hobby for a lifetime and especially during a

    Bat-virus plague.   This item is NOT for sale. **

[b-17blinker]

City Feichtwangen:

[elheron-grande]

My eyes are really tired this day.  Is that perhaps a stork's nest on the 

top of the sorda 'center' building?   The 4 story building?   (They are

called 'good luck charms' over in Europa.  I believe. )

[*smedley*]

my uneducated guess is that it's an eagle's nest...

[b-17blinker]

I think stork:

or maybe big bird's nest...................................

[b-17blinker]

Source: G@@glely:

"In many cultures, storks represent fertility, springtime and good luck. ... Storks are considered harbingers of good fortune. In Germany, they are known as “adebar,” meaning “luck-bringer.” In the Netherlands, a stork nesting on one's roof is viewed as a good omen for the family who lives there."

[b-17blinker]

....and around the globe...........hell hath no fury like Mother Nature scorned:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwim9dHQoebxA...

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Obverse: City Crailsheim Coat of Arms at centre, legend around
Obverse legend: “STADT CRAILSHEIM 1917 ☆☆☆”
Reverse: Legend above denomination
Reverse legend: “KLEINGELDDERSATZMARKE 50 ☆☆☆”
Edge: plain
Denomination: 50 Pfennig
Country: Germany
Year: 1917
Mintage: 5000
Metal: Zinc
Weight ± 2.78 g
Diameter ± 22.20 mm

[elheron-grande]

The mintage of 5,000 for the 50 Pfennig 1917 Crailsheim places it

as Numista Rarity Index 95.   A somewhat scarce item for a Zinc wartime

issue!   

[caz-10]

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