© 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 - Wilhelm I Pattern
1877 year| Gold (.900) | 7.87 g | 19.76 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wilhelm I (1871-1888) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1877 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 7.87 g |
| Diameter | 19.76 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
PFENNIG
1877
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Pfennigs - Wilhelm I (Pattern) 1877 from Germany is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and artist, Julius Troschel. Troschel was known for his exceptional skill in creating detailed and intricate designs, and his work on the Pattern 50 Pfennigs coin is a testament to his artistic ability. The coin's design features a portrait of Wilhelm I, the King of Prussia and the first German Emperor, surrounded by intricate details and inscriptions. The coin's obverse side features the German eagle and the inscription "DEUTSCHES REICH" (German Empire), while the reverse side features the denomination "50 PFENNIG" and the inscription "WILHELM I KAISER VON DEUTSCHLAND" (Wilhelm I, Emperor of Germany). The coin's design is considered a masterpiece of numismatic art and is highly sought after by collectors.
