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½ Wertmarke - Wichsmädel Bohner Wachs (Dresden) ND
| Aluminium | 1.3 g | 25.45 mm |
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Type | Trade tokens › Business tokens |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 25.45 mm |
| Thickness | 1.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#224088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Younger woman on her knees waxing the floor in the upper part of the coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
Wertmarke
WERT IN WARE
ODER BAR
It. VERZEICHNIS
Edge
Plain
Comment
In late 19th and early 20th century in many houses in Germany wooden planked floors were waxed manually by scrubbing. Wax mixed with oil was used for cleaning wood and making it more durable. The wealthier houses had maids, who were scrubbing floors and were named "Wichsmädel".See more at: http://blechdosensammlung.blogspot.com/2012/01/bohnerwachs-mop-dosen.html
