© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Mark - Wilhelm II type 2 - small shield - Pattern
1912 year| Aluminium plated copper | 2.12 g | 24.11 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1912 |
| Value | 1 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Aluminium plated copper |
| Weight | 2.12 g |
| Diameter | 24.11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
1
MARK
1912
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Mark - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1912 from Germany (1871-1948) made of Aluminium plated copper weighing 2.12 g is that it was designed by the German engraver and sculptor, Reinhart Schmidt. Schmidt was a prominent artist during the early 20th century and his designs were used on many German coins during that time. The coin features a portrait of Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor, on one side and an eagle on the other. The eagle was a symbol of the German Empire and was used on many coins during that time period.
