© 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
1913 year| Gold (.900) | 3.52 g | 19.91 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1913 |
| Value | ½ Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 3.52 g |
| Diameter | 19.91 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1921 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The value within wreath, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
1/2
MARK
1913
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Schaaf 77Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Mark - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1913 from Germany is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and artist, Reinhart Schmidt. Schmidt was known for his exceptional skill in creating detailed and intricate designs, and his work on this coin is a testament to his artistic ability. The coin's design features a portrait of Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor, on one side, and a small shield with the German eagle on the other. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
