© 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 II type 2 - small shield
| Silver (.900) (Ag 900, Cu 100) | 2.777 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1896-1903 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Ag 900, Cu 100) |
| Weight | 2.777 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 October 1908 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#22640 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Value within wreath, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
50
PFENNIG
1896
Translation:
German Empire
Pfennig
Comment
A = BerlinF = Stuttgart
J = Hamburg
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Wilhelm II, who was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, and it features a portrait of him on the obverse side.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 A | 389000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 A | 387000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 J | 192000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1901 A | 194000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1902 F | 95000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1903 A | 384000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield) 1896-1903 coin.
