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50 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield)
🇩🇪 Germany · 50 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) · 1873–1923
| Weight | 2.77 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Mintmark | E |
| Mintage | 364,228 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | 90% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Friedrich Wilhelm Kullrich, Emil Weigand |
| Reference | KM# 8, AKS# 4, J# 8, Schön# 8 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-DEU-24464 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1878 Germany 50 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) coins were minted?
364,228 were struck.
What is a 1878 Germany 50 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) made of?
0.900 Silver, weighing 2.77 g.
What is the melt value of a 1878 Germany 50 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1878 Germany 50 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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