1 Pfennig - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1903 front 1 Pfennig - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1903 back
1 Pfennig - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1903 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Pfennig - Wilhelm II type 2 - small shield - Pattern

1903 year
Copper 1.95 g 17.55 mm
Description
Issuer
Germany (1871-1948)
Emperor
William II (1888-1918)
Type
Pattern
Year
1903
Value
1 Pfennig (0.01)
Currency
Mark (1873-1923)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.95 g
Diameter
17.55 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#281342
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 190
1
PFENNIG

Engraver: Emil Weigand

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Pfennig - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1903 from Germany is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and sculptor, Reinhart Schmidt. Schmidt was known for his work on various German coins and medals during the early 20th century, and his designs were often characterized by their intricate details and realistic portrayals. The Pattern 1 Pfennig coin, which features a portrait of Wilhelm II on one side and a small shield on the other, is a rare and valuable example of Schmidt's work.