© 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 Pfennig - Wilhelm II type 1 - large shield - Pattern
1915 year| Aluminium | 0.64 g | 16.09 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1915 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01) |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.64 g |
| Diameter | 16.09 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
1
PFENNIG
1915
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Pfennig - Wilhelm II (type 1 - large shield - Pattern) 1915 from Germany (1871-1948) made of Aluminium weighing 0.64 g is that it was designed by the German artist and engraver, Reinhart Heydrich. Heydrich was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and his designs were known for their intricate details and artistic merit. The large shield on the coin's obverse is a notable example of Heydrich's work and adds to the coin's unique character.
