© 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) | 3.8 g | 19.14 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 19.14 mm |
| Thickness | 1.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281377 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
1/2
MARK
1900
Edge
83 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 3.8 g is that it was designed by the German engraver and sculptor, Reinhold Vasters. Vasters 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 II, the last German Emperor, on one side and an eagle on the other. The eagle is surrounded by a small shield with the German coat of arms, which was a unique feature of this coin. This coin was minted in 1900 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a sample or prototype for a potential new coin design. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
