© 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 - Pattern
1898 year| Silver (.900) | 2.78 g | 20.02 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1898 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.78 g |
| Diameter | 20.02 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
50
PFENNIG
1898
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1898 from Germany is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and sculptor, Reinhold Vasters. Vasters was known for his intricate and detailed designs, and his work on this coin is a great example of his skill. The coin's design features a portrait of Wilhelm II, the German Emperor, on one side, and an eagle on the other. The eagle is surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, which was a common motif in German coinage at the time. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the German Empire, and it is a testament to Vasters' artistry that it has endured as a collectible item for over a century.
