Starvation Medal November
1923 year| Bronze | 21.7 g | 38.5 mm |
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1923 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.7 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#310854 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 November KOSTETE
1 PF. MEHL 450 Milliar
1 PF. FLEISCH 3 bis 4 Billi
4 PF. BROT = 850 Milliar
1 GL. BIER = 450 Milld
F H
SACHSEN DENKMAL
Translation:
1923
In November cost
1 pound flour 450 000 000 000 Marks
1 pound meet 3 000 000 - 4 000 000 Marks
4 pounds bread 850 000 000 000 Marks
1 glass of beer 450 000 000 000 Marks
F H (for Friedrich Wilhelm Hörnlein)
Saxonia monument
Engraver: Friedrich Wilhelm Hörnlein
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
