50 Pfennig, Germany

50 Pfennig, Germany, 1958-1990 obverse image50 Pfennig, Germany, 1958-1990 reverse image
50 Pfennig coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Germany flagGermany
  • Years of Minting:
    1958-1990
  • Period:
    Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    a Berlin, Germany (1280-date)
50 Pfennig Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.45-$230.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

50 Pfennig Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Face value below an oak leaf.

Engraver:

Rudi Högner

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

State emblem of the German Democratic Republic (hammer and a compass, surrounded by a ring of rye with a ribbon displaying the flag colours: black, red and yellow), also known as East Germany, with the country name around the rim.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

50 Pfennig Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE * REPUBLIK *

Reverse:

A 50 PFENNIG 1958

50 Pfennig Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium

Size

50 Pfennig sizes
  • Weight:2 g
  • Diameter:23 mm
  • Thickness:2.02 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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