2 Mark - Wilhelm I (Pattern) 1876 front 2 Mark - Wilhelm I (Pattern) 1876 back
2 Mark - Wilhelm I (Pattern) 1876 photo
© Frankfurter Münzhandlung

2 Mark - Wilhelm I Pattern

1876 year
Silver (.900) 9.6 g 28.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Germany (1871-1948)
Emperor
Wilhelm I (1871-1888)
Type
Pattern
Year
1876
Value
2 Mark
Currency
Mark (1873-1923)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
9.6 g
Diameter
28.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#310706
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Plain with oak wreath

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Mark - Wilhelm I (Pattern) 1876 from Germany is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and sculptor, Julius Troschel. Troschel was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a portrait of Wilhelm I, the King of Prussia and the first German Emperor, on the obverse side, and an eagle on the reverse side. The coin was minted in 1876 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It is made of silver (.900) and weighs 9.6 grams.