© 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 ND
1915 year| Zinc | 3.17 g | - |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1915 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.17 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#425796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50
Comment
war time issue pattern - Menzel 2513.3.
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by German engraver and sculptor, Reinhard Schlichting, who was known for his work on various German coins and medals during the early 20th century. The Pattern 50 Pfennigs coin features a unique design that showcases the German eagle on one side and the value "50" on the other, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. The use of zinc as the material for this coin was a deliberate choice to reduce the cost of production, given the economic challenges faced by Germany during World War I. Despite its relatively low value, this coin remains a sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and unique design.
