© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Mark - Wilhelm I type 1 - large shield - Pattern ND
1877 year| Silver (.900) | 3.03 g | 19.67 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wilhelm I (1871-1888) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1877 |
| Value | ½ Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 3.03 g |
| Diameter | 19.67 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281314 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Blank.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Mark - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield - Pattern) ND (1877) from Germany (1871-1948) made of Silver (.900) weighing 3.03 g is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and sculptor, Julius Troschel. Troschel was known for his work on various coins and medals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his designs were often characterized by their intricate details and realistic portrayals. The large shield on the obverse of this coin is a notable example of Troschel's work, and it adds to the coin's unique and historical significance.
