© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
50 Pfennigs Pattern
1949 year| Aluminium bronze | 3.31 g | 20.05 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1949 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 3.31 g |
| Diameter | 20.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#281284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHLAND
50
PFENNIG
1949
A
Edge
Smooth with imprints (stylized leaves)
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Pfennigs coin was designed by artist and sculptor, Heinz Spilker, and features a unique pattern of oak leaves and acorns on the reverse side. This design was chosen to symbolize the connection between the new German state and the natural world.
