Germany Empire Minor Coins Type Set - Deutsches Reich Kleinmuenzen
50 Pfennig, (1877-1878) J.8, KM# 8

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In a dramatic change to design, wreathes were added to both sides of the coin. With such a small mintage, the coin in all grades has good collectible value. The coins saw wide circulation, so MS examples of the type make it one of the most valuable types of the German Empire minors.

This is a tough coin to find. I looked for about a year at auction for a mint state example, and didn't see one, much less buy one. I eventually found one with a reputable dealer and bought it at a premium. I proceeded to see several others come up for sale in the following months for lower prices. Just my luck. However, I don't feel bad about having this one in my collection. Even though the large eagle 50 pfennig coin has slightly lower prices in mint state, over time I've found this type to be the easier of the two to find.