© 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
1915 year| Brass | 4.57 g | 23.89 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1915 |
| Value | 1 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.57 g |
| Diameter | 23.89 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
1
MARK
1915
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Mark - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1915 from Germany (1871-1948) made of Brass weighing 4.57 g is that it was designed by the German engraver and sculptor, Reinhart Schmidt. Schmidt was a prominent artist during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his work can be found on many German coins from that period. The coin's design features a portrait of Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor, on one side, and an eagle with a small shield on the other. The eagle is surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, which was a common motif in German coinage during that time. Overall, this coin is a unique piece of German history and a beautiful example of Schmidt's artistry.
