½ Mark - Wilhelm I Pattern
1877 year| Tin | 0.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wilhelm I (1871-1888) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1877 |
| Value | ½ Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Face value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
1/2
MARK
1877
Translation: German empire
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Mark - Wilhelm I (Pattern) 1877 from Germany (1871-1948) made of Tin weighing 0.9 g is that it was designed by the German engraver and sculptor, Reinhold Carl Friedrich von Eichfeld. He was a prominent artist of his time and his designs were known for their intricate details and realistic portrayals. The coin features a portrait of Wilhelm I, the King of Prussia and the first German Emperor, on one side, and an eagle on the other. The eagle was a symbol of power and strength in German culture, and it was often featured on coins and other forms of currency during this time period.
