© 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| Aluminium plated iron | 4.01 g | 24.06 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1915 |
| Value | 1 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Aluminium plated iron |
| Weight | 4.01 g |
| Diameter | 24.06 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 Aluminium plated iron weighing 4.01 g is that it was minted during a time of war, specifically during World War I. The coin was issued as a replacement for the previous silver 1 mark coin, which was hoarded due to its intrinsic value, and the government needed a new coin that could be easily produced and circulated. The use of aluminum plated iron was a deliberate choice to reduce the cost and conserve precious metals during the war effort. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the economic and political circumstances of Germany during that time.
