© 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 Reign - Pattern
1913 year| Silver (.900) | 11.09 g | 28.03 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 | 11.09 g |
| Diameter | 28.03 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with shield on breast
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* DEUTSCHES REICH 1913 *
ZWEI MARK
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Marks - William II (Reign - Pattern) 1913 from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) made of Silver (.900) weighing 11.09 g is that it was designed by the German artist and engraver, Reinhart Schmidt. Schmidt was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a portrait of King William II on the obverse, and an eagle on the reverse. The coin was minted in 1913, but it was not widely circulated and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
