© 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 Pfennigs - Wilhelm I Pattern
1875 year| Nickel | 2.5 g | 19.79 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wilhelm I (1871-1888) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1875 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.79 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#392995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1875
2
• PFENNIG •
Translation: German Reich
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Pfennigs - Wilhelm I (Pattern) 1875 from Germany is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and artist, Julius Troschel. Troschel was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a detailed portrait of Wilhelm I, the King of Prussia and the first German Emperor, on the obverse side. The reverse side of the coin depicts the German eagle with the imperial crown and the value of the coin, "2 Pfennigs." This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted in 1875, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
