50 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1903 front 50 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1903 back
50 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1903 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

50 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II type 2 - small shield - Pattern

1903 year
Silver (.900) 2.77 g 19.13 mm
Description
Issuer
Germany (1871-1948)
Emperor
William II (1888-1918)
Type
Pattern
Year
1903
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1873-1923)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
2.77 g
Diameter
19.13 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#281370
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
50
PFENNIG
1903

Translation: German Reich

Edge

60 reeds

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1903 from Germany is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and sculptor, Reinhold Vasters. Vasters was known for his intricate designs and attention to detail, which can be seen in the coin's depiction of Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor, on the obverse side. The reverse side of the coin features a small shield with the German eagle and the denomination "50 Pfennigs." The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.