© 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 Marks - William II Pattern
1913 year| Silver (.900) | 8.37 g | 28.22 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1913 |
| Value | 2 Marks |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 8.37 g |
| Diameter | 28.22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#295091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle above shield
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
2
MK 1913
Engraver: Karl Goetz
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Marks - William II (Pattern) 1913 from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) made of Silver (.900) weighing 8.37 g is that it was designed by the German artist and engraver, Georg Friedrich Schmidt. Schmidt was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and his designs were highly regarded during his time. The coin features a portrait of King Wilhelm II on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse, both of which were designed by Schmidt. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and historians.
