Germany, Democratic Republic (DDR) 50 Pfennig 1958-1990

History

50 Pfennig 1958-1990, KM# 12, Germany, Democratic Republic (DDR), Larger state emblem

50 Pfennig 1958-1990, KM# 12, Germany, Democratic Republic (DDR)

50 Pfennig 1958-1990, KM# 12, Germany, Democratic Republic (DDR), 1958: small state emblem

Obverse. Larger state emblem. Photo © NumisCorner.com

Description

Different types of grain ears design in a coat of arms and size of PFENNIG letters.

Type A: smaller PFENNIG; smaller but more embossed and spaced grain ears.
Type B: smaller PFENNIG; larger but flat relief and nearer grain ears.
Type C: larger PFENNIG; smaller but more embossed and spaced grain ears.

Inscription varieties exist.

Obverse	Coat of arms German Democratic Republic Device and tools (watch, compass, telescope etc.) Compass (drawing tool), Hammer The national emblem of the German Democratic Republic featured a hammer and a compass (drawing tool), surrounded by a ring of rye. The hammer represented the workers in the factories. The compass represented the intelligentsia, and the ring of rye the farmers. DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE * REPUBLIK *
Reverse	Tree, flower, plant etc. Oak Large denomination and an oak leaf, date below Oak leaves, used as a symbol for many centuries, have featured on coins in Germany since the Munich Coin Treaty of 1837. This was an agreement between states in southern and central Germany establishing a common currency area. Engraver: Rudi Högner A 50 PFENNIG 1981
Edge	Reeded (milled)