1667. GERMANY, Weimarer Republik. 1918-1933. Æ Medal (60mm, 70.03 g, 12h). Bismarck’s Memoirs, Volume III. By K. Goetz. Dated 1921. BISMARCK’S • VERMÆCHTNIS (Bismarck’s legacy...), the third volume in Bismarck’s ‘Reflections and Reminisces,’ chained next to imperial crown; in two lines in exergue, DEM DEUTSCHEN/VOLKE (...to the German people) / NICHTS FVER EVCH DEVTSCHE (“not for you Germans”), imperial judge standing facing, head left, repelling the German Michel from Bismarck’s memoirs; Bismarck himself cowering under table. Kienast 278. EF. ($100) Duplicates from the Kisch Medal Collection sold on behalf of the American Numismatic Society.
1668. GERMANY, Weimarer Republik. 1918-1933. Æ Medal (60mm, 63.51 g, 12h). Scarcity of Living Space. By K. Goetz. Dated 1921. WAS–AUCH HIER NOCH EIN/WOHNRAUM? (“what, yet another living room?”), housing inspector standing facing, opening the door to a bathroom; disgruntled family to right / View of the typical living conditions: triple bunk bed, with each bunk shared by two individuals; food is kept in the drawers of a chest; a baby is sleeping in a wicker basket under the table. Kienast 280. Choice EF. ($200) Duplicates from the Kisch Medal Collection sold on behalf of the American Numismatic Society. Following the ravages of World War I, the scarcity of living space allowed for very small number of square footage per person, and was enforced by inspectors who would record and utilize any surplus space. During this time, three to four families could be crammed into just one apartment.
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