© 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 ND
| Copper | 1.85 g | 18.29 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wilhelm I (1871-1888) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1873-1877 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.85 g |
| Diameter | 18.29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Face value
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by German engraver and artist, Julius Troschel. Troschel was known for his work on various German coins during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his designs often featured intricate details and ornate patterns. The Pattern 2 Pfennigs coin is one of his notable works, and it features a portrait of Wilhelm I, the King of Prussia and the first German Emperor, on the obverse side, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and the imperial eagle on the reverse side. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity and strength of the German Empire under Wilhelm I's rule.
