© 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 type 1 - large shield - Pattern
1877 year| Gold (.900) | 4.98 g | 21 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 | 4.98 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#313157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value within wreath, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
50 PFENNIG
1877
Engraver: Emil Weigand
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Only black and white pictures availableInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Pfennigs - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield - Pattern) 1877 from Germany (1871-1948) made of Gold (.900) weighing 4.98 g 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 this coin is a prime example of his craftsmanship. The coin's design features a large shield with the German eagle and the inscription "WILHELM I KAISER VON DEUTSCHLAND" (Wilhelm I Emperor of Germany) surrounded by a wreath, all of which was expertly crafted by Troschel. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its design is a testament to Troschel's artistic talent and legacy.
