1 Pfennig - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1916 front 1 Pfennig - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1916 back
1 Pfennig - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1916 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

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

1916 year
Zinc 1.59 g 17.63 mm
Description
Issuer
Germany (1871-1948)
Emperor
William II (1888-1918)
Type
Pattern
Year
1916
Value
1 Pfennig (0.01)
Currency
Mark (1873-1923)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
1.59 g
Diameter
17.63 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#392998
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1916
1
PFENNIG

Engraver: Emil Weigand

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Pfennig - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1916 from Germany (1871-1948) made of Zinc weighing 1.59g is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It was minted during a time of war, specifically during World War I, and its production was limited due to the wartime economy. As a result, the coin is considered a scarce and highly sought-after collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.