Catálogo
| Emisor | Traunstein, District of |
|---|---|
| Año | 1918 |
| Tipo | Emergency coin |
| Valor | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Moneda | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composición | Zinc |
| Peso | 3.4 g |
| Diámetro | 24.3 mm |
| Grosor | 1.4 mm |
| Forma | Round |
| Técnica | Milled |
| Orientación | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | Funck#545.7, Men18#31426.1 |
| Descripción del anverso | City name surrounding solid line circle with denomination centered |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del anverso | STADT・VND・LAND・TRAVNSTEIN • 50 |
| Descripción del reverso | Wheat shaft between two mountains dividing date |
| Escritura del reverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del reverso | 19 18 |
| Canto | Plain |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
1918 - - |
| ID de Numisquare | 1079034760 |
| Información adicional |
Historical Context: The 1918 50 Pfennig from Traunstein, District of, is a prime example of German Notgeld. Issued during World War I's chaotic final year, it reflects severe metal shortages and the central government's inability to supply small change. Struck in zinc, a common wartime substitute, this coin underscores the economic pressures and resource scarcity faced by local municipalities. It represents a nation undergoing profound political upheaval, transitioning from the German Empire to the nascent Weimar Republic.
Artistry: Specific engraver details for this emergency issue are typically undocumented. The Traunstein 50 Pfennig's design likely follows the utilitarian aesthetic common to Notgeld. Focus would be on clear textual information: issuer, denomination, and date, possibly with a simple local emblem. Zinc's challenging nature generally limited intricate artistic flourishes, resulting in designs prioritizing legibility and functional clarity, reflecting its urgent wartime