1 Mark - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1915 front 1 Mark - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1915 back
1 Mark - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1915 photo
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1 Mark - Wilhelm II type 2 - small shield - Pattern

1915 year
Nickel (Reinnickel (magnetic)) 4.84 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Germany (1871-1948)
Emperor
William II (1888-1918)
Type
Pattern
Year
1915
Value
1 Mark
Currency
Mark (1873-1923)
Composition
Nickel (Reinnickel (magnetic))
Weight
4.84 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#317873
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Denomination within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
1
MARK
1915

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Found in the fire debris of the Stuttgart Mint after WWII.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Mark - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1915 from Germany is that it was minted during a time of war, specifically during World War I. The coin was minted in 1915, and it was used as a means of financing the war effort. The coin's design, which features a small shield on the reverse side, was intended to symbolize the country's military strength and determination. Despite the challenges posed by the war, the coin was still made with high-quality nickel, which gave it a distinctive silver-gray color and made it stand out from other coins of the time. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and rarity.