50 Reichspfennig (Pattern) 1940 front 50 Reichspfennig (Pattern) 1940 back
50 Reichspfennig (Pattern) 1940 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

50 Reichspfennig Pattern

1940 year
Zinc 3.71 g 22.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Germany (1871-1948)
Period
Third Reich (1933-1945)
Type
Pattern
Year
1940
Value
50 Reichspfennig (0.50&nbspRM)
Currency
Reichsmark (1924-1948)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
3.71 g
Diameter
22.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#281259
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

The face value and two oak leaves and the mintmark below between the leaves

Lettering:
Reichspfennig
50
Probe
A

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Reichspfennig (Pattern) 1940 from Germany (1871-1948) made of Zinc weighing 3.71 g is that it was designed by the German artist and engraver, Reinhart Heydrich. Heydrich was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and his designs were known for their intricate details and artistic value. The Pattern 50 Reichspfennig coin features an image of a German eagle on one side and the denomination on the other, both of which were designed by Heydrich. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and historians.