354, Lot: 794. Estimate $200. Sold for $475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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.

Ex Duplicates from the Kisch Medal Collection sold on behalf of the American Numismatic Society (Classical Numismatic Group 91, 19 September 2012), lot 1668.