© 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 | 20.01 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 | 20.01 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
50
PFENNIG
1898
Edge
Plain
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 no exception. The coin features a portrait of Wilhelm II, the last 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 is considered a classic example of late 19th-century German coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.
