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50 Pfennigs - Wilhelm I type 1 - large shield
| Silver (.900) (Ag 900, Cu 100) | 2.777 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wilhelm I (1871-1888) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1875-1877 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Ag 900, Cu 100) |
| Weight | 2.777 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 October 1908 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Central value with the date to the right of the issuer name above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1876
50
• PFENNIG •
Translation:
German Empire 18876
50
Pfennig
Engraver: Emil Weigand
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Mint Letter H -DarmstadtInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1875, just a few years after the formation of the German Empire in 1871, and it was minted until 1877, when Wilhelm I was replaced by his son, Frederick III. This period saw significant political, economic, and social changes in Germany, including the unification of various German states under a single government and the rapid industrialization of the country. Despite these changes, the coin remained a stable and reliable form of currency for the German people during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 A | 7094851 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 B | 2799238 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 C | 2046658 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 D | 4668000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 E | 353000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 F | 874000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 G | 2034000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 H | 175000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 J | 2411000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 A | 34475394 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 B | 11016100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 C | 10945173 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 D | 3641000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 E | 4127000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 F | 4448000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 G | 1797000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 H | 1877000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 J | 3589000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 A | 3249711 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 B | 3691904 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 C | 2388753 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 D | 3004000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 E | 1121000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 F | 1311000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 H | 622000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 J | 1526000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield) 1875-1877 coin.
