18 March 2022- Greetings to all coin & token collectors, where-ever you
might be. (Note: this coin/token is NOT FOR SALE). This neat number
585 of the Central & Eastern Europa accumulation is another 'Neustadt'
issue. Some folks might remember Heron's post Nr 572 that was about
Neustadt an der Haardt. Perhaps these 'Neustadts' could become a
new 'segment' within the accumulation? Always something to have
fun with in this great coin and token collecting hobby.
The coin/token: 18mm dia - Round - Zinc - Grades VF (Very Fine).
Obverse: City (Stadt) Coat of Arms at center.
Legend: STADTNEUSTADT A/AISCH.
Translation: City of Neustadt on the Aisch (River).
Reverse: Large 5 at center.
Legend: KRIEGSGELD at 12 oclock.
Legend: 1917 at 6 oclock.
Kriegsgeld= War Money.
Mint: Konrad Balmberger Pragueanstalt Nurnberg.
Mintage: 30,000.
Issuing Authority: Kingdom of Bavaria.
Numista Rarity Index = 87
Note: Index rating of 87 is relatively high for a 5 Pfennig
denomination, however, it is a low mintage issue.
River Aisch in Northern Bavaria is 52 miles in length. Begins in Franconia
and flows through Badwindsheim, Neustadt an der Aisch, & Hochstadt
then merges into the River Regnitz at Altendorf.
741 AD - first mentioned in document.
C. 1190 - became part of the lands owned by the Burgraves of the
Dynasty Hohenzollern.
1553 - During Second Margrave War Neustadt burned almost totally.
1791 - Became part of Prussia.
1810 - Given to Kingdom of Bavaria.
Info Sources:
Numista.
Wiki.
Encyclopedia Brit.
Googly Maps.
** Another neat addition to the Alt Heron's small accumulation. It is
a Wartime issue, has a Coat of Arms depicted, relatively low mintage.
It is a 'river-town' and still exists. Heron continues searching and
is a lucky bird at times. This is a fun hobby for a lifetime. **
Note: This coin-token is NOT for sale, nor is it being offered for sale
in this acquisition report for fellow coin & token collectors.
