© 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 ND
| Nickel | 4.01 g | 19.75 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1903-1905 |
| Value | ½ Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 4.01 g |
| Diameter | 19.75 mm |
| Thickness | 1.76 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
1/2
MARK
190
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Mark - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) ND (1903-1905) from Germany (1871-1948) made of Nickel weighing 4.01 g is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of Wilhelm II, who was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, and its design reflects the shift towards a more modern and industrialized Germany. The small shield on the coin's reverse side is a nod to the country's growing military power and nationalism, while the nickel composition represents Germany's increasing emphasis on industrialization and technological progress. This coin is a unique piece of history that captures the spirit of a rapidly changing Germany during the early 20th century.
