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50 Pfennigs - Wilhelm I type 1 - large shield
| Silver (.900) (Ag 900, Cu 100) | 2.77 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wilhelm I (1871-1888) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1877-1878 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Ag 900, Cu 100) |
| Weight | 2.77 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 October 1908 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#5618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Value within wreath, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
50 PFENNIG
1877
Translation:
German Empire
50 Pfennig
1877
Engraver: Emil Weigand
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Monetary workshops:A = Berlin
B = Hannover
C = Frankfurt am Main
D = München
E = Dresden
F = Stuttgart
G = Karlsruhe
H = Darmstadt
J = Hamburg
Fakes exist for the years 1877 B and 1878 E.
The year 1877 A has also been tried out, with the reverse legend replaced by "1/2 Mark".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Germany. The coin was minted in 1877-1878, just a few years after the Franco-Prussian War, which saw Germany emerge as a unified nation under the leadership of Wilhelm I. The coin's large shield design was meant to symbolize the new German Empire's strength and unity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 A | 6745959 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 B | 3096918 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 C | 2819513 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 D | 5315298 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 E | 2296740 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 F | 2145377 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 G | 2060538 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 H | 1510040 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 J | 1337349 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 E | 364228 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1877-1878 coin.
