© Handzumgrus
© Handzumgrus
Starvation Medal February
1923 year| Bronze | 23 g | 38 mm |
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1923 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#85299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Obelisk surrounded by thorns with the Saxon state coat of arms, left and right prices during the inflation after the First World War.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1923
IM FEBR. KOSTETE
1 PF. MEHL 1000 MK
1 PF. FLEISCH 4000 MK
4 PF. BROT = 700 MK
1 GL. BIER = 600 MK
F H
SACHSEN DENKMAL
Translation:
1923
In February cost
1 pound flour 1000 Marks
1 pound meet 4000 Marks
4 pounds bread = 700 Marks
1 glass of beer = 600 Marks
F H (for Friedrich Wilhelm Hörnlein)
Saxonia monument
Engraver: Friedrich Wilhelm Hörnlein
Edge
Plain
Comment
5 different medals where made of this type shiwing different date on the reverse side.
February, July, August, Oktober, November.
Total mintage of all types is of 39 439 in Bronze and 68 in silver
