½ Mark - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield) 1905-1919 front ½ Mark - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield) 1905-1919 back
½ Mark - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield) 1905-1919 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

½ Mark - Wilhelm II type 2 - small shield

 
Silver (.900) (Ag 900, Cu 100) 2.777 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Germany (1871-1948)
Emperor
William II (1888-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1905-1919
Value
½ Mark
Currency
Mark (1873-1923)
Composition
Silver (.900) (Ag 900, Cu 100)
Weight
2.777 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
1.05 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
20 April 1920
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#2340
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Denomination within wreath, lettering around beaded rim. Date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
1/2
MARK
1916

Translation:
German Empire
1/2
Mark
1916

Edge

Reeded

Comment

A 1917A die error