© 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 II type 2 - small shield - Pattern
1900 year| Silver (.900) | 2.77 g | 19.99 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1900 |
| Value | ½ Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.77 g |
| Diameter | 19.99 mm |
| Thickness | 1.33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
1/2
MARK
1900
Edge
125 reeds
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Mark - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1900 from Germany (1871-1948) made of Silver (.900) weighing 2.77 g is that it was designed by the German engraver and sculptor, Reinhold Vasters. Vasters was known for his work on various coins and medals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his designs often featured intricate details and symbolism. In this case, the coin features a portrait of Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor, on one side, and an eagle with a small shield on the other. The coin was minted in 1900 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
