© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Mark - Wilhelm I Pattern
1876 year| Aluminium | 4.47 g | 28.25 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wilhelm I (1871-1888) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1876 |
| Value | 2 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 4.47 g |
| Diameter | 28.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#310712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Plain
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Mark coin was designed by German engraver and medalist, Julius Troschel. Troschel was a prominent artist during his time and his designs were known for their intricate details and realistic portrayals. The Pattern 2 Mark coin features a portrait of Wilhelm I, the King of Prussia and the first German Emperor, on one side, and an eagle on the other. 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. The use of aluminum in the coin's minting was also unusual for the time period, as aluminum was still a relatively new and expensive metal. Today, the Pattern 2 Mark coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
