8 Feb 2022- Greetings to all coin & token collectors, where-ever you might be. (Note: This coin/token is NOT FOR SALE. This post is an
acquisition report to share the joy of coin & token collecting with other
coin & token collectors). Well, number 577 is another interesting place
that has been annexed into another place.
The coin: 21.1mm dia. - Round - Zinc - grades XF+.
(Note: this token is possibly Nickel plated. It appears to be plated
with some kind of metal. An opinion only; at this time)
Obverse: At center is Crowned City Coat of Arms depicted Saint
Gertrude. (Some years ago there was a compadre coin collector
that created an interesting 'thread' regarding 'Saints on Coins'. This
coin/token would be a perfect example).
Legend: STADT WATTENSCHEID.
Reverse: Large '10' at center.
Legend: KRIEGSGELD PFENNIG 1917.
Kriegsgeld = Wartime Money.
Mint: Adam Donner, Elberfeld, Germany.
Issuing Authority: Prussian Westfalen.
Numista Rarity Index = 74.
NOTE: This item is NOT FOR SALE.
880AD - First written mention in church document.
Mentioned as 'Villa Uattanscethe'.
1554- Joined the Hanseatic League.
1635 - City destroyed by fire.
1720s- First coal mine constructed.
1975 - City of Wattenscheid annexed by Stadt Bochum.
Some info Sources (same usual sources).
Numista (a great source of info).
Wiki.
Googly maps.
Wattenscheid is located on the west side of Stadt Bochum. The
west side of Bochum is about 20 miles east of French border.
** This hobby of coin & token collecting is a GREAT HOBBY. Especially
during a time of plague. Order an item via mail and the virus will
most likely be dead on arrival. Yes, coin & token collecting is a
great hobby during a time of plague. There is a lot of fun research
and now-a-days with Googly to assist, it is easier to find information**
Note: This coin/token is NOT FOR SALE!.
