1921 Germany Lügde Notgeld 1 & 2 Mark Pair – St. Kilianskirche / Unser täglich Brot – Lot of 2
$38.00
Description
Offered is a lot of 2 original German Notgeld (emergency money) notes from the City of Lügde (Westphalia), issued in 1921. These colorful notes were local emergency issues during the inflation era and feature beautiful artwork and religious symbolism.
You will receive the exact two notes shown in the photos:
1) 1 Mark – Stadt Lügde, 16. Februar 1921
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Denomination: 1 Mark
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Front text: “Stadt Lügde” with large red “1 Mark”
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Central vignette with grain sheaves and the inscription “Unser täglich Brot gib uns heute” (Our daily bread give us today)
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Dated 16. Februar 1921, with serial number visible
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Attractive decorative border, printer J.C. König & Ebhardt, Hannover at bottom
2) 2 Mark – Stadt Lügde, 16. Februar 1921
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Denomination: 2 Mark
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Front: City arms of Lügde in a round shield, matching font and layout to the 1 Mark
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Reverse (shown in second photo): Beautiful full-color view of St. Kilianskirche in Lügde, with denomination “2 Mark” in the corners
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Also dated 16. Februar 1921, with serial number
This pair makes a nice matched mini-set from the same town and date.
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Notes have been stored in protective plastic sleeves (sleeves included)
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Colors are bright with good detail
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Light age toning and minor handling/edge wear consistent with vintage circulated/handled notes
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No major tears or heavy damage seen in the photos
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Please examine all pictures carefully – they show the exact notes you will receive and form part of the description.
Details
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Country: Germany – Weimar Republic
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City / Issuer: Stadt Lügde, Sparkasse der Stadt
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Year: 1921
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Denominations: 1 Mark & 2 Mark
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Type: Local emergency money (Notgeld, Serienscheine)
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Theme: Local coat of arms, “daily bread” motif, and St. Kilianskirche church
Perfect for collectors of German Notgeld, European historical banknotes, church motifs, or Westphalia local issues.
