© 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
1915 year| Silver (.900) | 4.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1915 |
| Value | ½ Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.72 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
1/2
MARK
1915
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Mark - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1915 from Germany is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and sculptor, Reinhold Vasters. Vasters was known for his work on various coins and medals during the Wilhelmine era, and his designs were often characterized by their intricate details and realistic portrayals. The Pattern ½ Mark coin features a portrait of Wilhelm II on the obverse, with a small shield on the reverse, and was minted in a limited quantity as a trial piece. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
