Stadt Lohr an der Main-10 Pfennig-1918-#650. | Coins & Paper Money

elheron-grande · 2023-02-04T18:07:01.233000Z

4 Feb 2023- Greetings to all coin & token collectors, where-ever youmight be. (Note: This token is NOT for sale). When Heron posted #600 of the small accumulation of Central & Eastern Europa coins & tokens there was mention of Heron reaching #700. Well, half-way isn't bad. (#600 was posted 18 May 2022 and was the Gustrow WWI prisoner of war camp token). This Stadt Lohr token is somewhat interesting and was a fun find. The token: 20.03mm dia. Round. Zinc. Grades nice VF+.Note: 1918 was only year of issue.Obverse: at Ctr city C.O.A. Legend: STADT LOHR A/MAIN.City of Lohr on the Main (river).Reverse: Lrg 10 ctr/ Legend: KRIEGSGELD *1918*.Mint: Konrad Balmberger Munz Nurnberg.Numista Rarity Index = 80. Mintage unknown.Note: This token is NOT for sale, nor will it be offered for sale.City of Lohr located on River Lohr. River Lohr merges with River Main near the center of town Lohr.City of Lohr & Main River located in Lower Franconia, Bavaria.8 Century: Lohr was created as a town.1295: Lohr first mentioned as a town in document.1333: Granted town 'rights'.1559: Became property of Archbishop of Mainz.1814: Ownership passed to Kingdom of Bavaria.Info Sources: Numista, Wiki, Googly Maps.**This is an interesting token. Town located on 2 rivers. A nice 1918 dated token. A wartime issue. And some interesting history. Always fun to add another interesting item to the small accumulation. Where to from here?Continuing onward and acquiring what might be available. Until when?This is an unknown factor! Enjoy the hobby whilst we can!**Note: This token is NOT for sale.

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