50 Pfennigs - Wilhelm I (Pattern) 1877 front 50 Pfennigs - Wilhelm I (Pattern) 1877 back
50 Pfennigs - Wilhelm I (Pattern) 1877 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

50 Pfennigs - Wilhelm I Pattern

1877 year
Silver (.900) 2.71 g 20.16 mm
Description
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
Silver (.900)
Weight
2.71 g
Diameter
20.16 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#281318
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50
PFENNIG

Edge

Reeded

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 work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a detailed portrait of Wilhelm I, the King of Prussia and the first German Emperor, on the obverse side. The reverse side of the coin depicts the coat of arms of Prussia, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and limited mintage.