50 Pfennig - Traunstein

発行体 Traunstein, District of
年号 1918
種類 Emergency coin
額面 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
通貨 Mark (1914-1924)
材質 Zinc
重量 3.4 g
直径 24.3 mm
厚さ 1.4 mm
形状 Round
製造技法 Milled
向き Medal alignment ↑↑
彫刻師
流通終了年
参考文献 Funck#545.7, Men18#31426.1
表面の説明 City name surrounding solid line circle with denomination centered
表面の文字体系 Latin
表面の銘文 STADT・VND・LAND・TRAVNSTEIN • 50
裏面の説明 Wheat shaft between two mountains dividing date
裏面の文字体系 Latin
裏面の銘文 19 18
Plain
鋳造所
鋳造数 1918 - -
Numisquare ID 1079034760
追加情報

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

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