50 Pfennigs - Otto (Pattern) 1903 front 50 Pfennigs - Otto (Pattern) 1903 back
50 Pfennigs - Otto (Pattern) 1903 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

50 Pfennigs - Otto Pattern

1903 year
Brass 2.21 g 18.86 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bavaria (German States)
King
Otto (1886-1913)
Type
Pattern
Year
1903
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark
Composition
Brass
Weight
2.21 g
Diameter
18.86 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#305327
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1903
50
PFENNIG

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Pfennigs - Otto (Pattern) 1903 from Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) made of Brass weighing 2.21 g is that it was designed by German engraver and medalist, Karl Goetz. Goetz was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and his work can be found in various collections around the world. This particular coin features a portrait of King Otto of Bavaria on one side and the Bavarian coat of arms on the other. It's a rare and valuable coin that is highly sought after by collectors.