© 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
1901 year| Silver (.900) | 2.49 g | 19.02 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1901 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.49 g |
| Diameter | 19.02 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
50
PFENNIG
1901
Edge
Smooth with stepped corners every 2.0 mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1901 from Germany (1871-1948) made of Silver (.900) weighing 2.49 g is that it was designed by the German engraver and sculptor, Reinhold Vasters. Vasters was a prominent artist of his time and his designs were used on many German coins during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 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 and the coin's denomination, 50 Pfennigs, is written in a decorative font. The coin's design is considered to be a classic example of German coinage from this period and is highly sought after by collectors.
