50 Pennia
| Silver (.750) | 2.55 g | 18.6 mm |
| Issuer | Finland |
|---|---|
| Grand Prince | Alexander II (1855-1881) Alexander III (1881-1894) Nicholas II (1894-1917) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1872-1917 |
| Value | 50 Pennia (50 Penniä) (0.50) |
| Currency | Markka (1860-1963) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 2.55 g |
| Diameter | 18.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7825 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Denomination above date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
PENNIÄ
1890
Edge
Reeded
Comment
There are 4 main types of the emission.
Type 1864 - dotted border on both sides.
Type 1872 - dentilated border on both sides. Large lion stands on curved sabre with one hind leg.
Type 1874 - dense vertical stripes behind small lion in the shield on Obv. The lion stands on curved sabre by both hind legs.
Type 1889 - infrequent vertical stripes behind small lion in the shield on Obv. The lion stands on curved sabre by both hind legs.
1872
Some 1872 issues may look Prooflike, however the mint never issued Proof or Prooflike issues of this coin.
1893
Obverse
Type 1874 - large cross over the shield, dense vertical stripes, tail with large loop.
Type 1889 - small cross over the shield, infrequent vertical stripes.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
