© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
2 Pfennigs - Wilhelm I type 1 - large shield - Pattern ND
| Silver plated copper | 1.8 g | - |
| 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 | Silver plated copper |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Face value
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Pfennigs - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield - Pattern) ND (1873-1877) from Germany (1871-1948) made of Silver plated copper weighing 1.8 g is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1873, just a few years after the formation of the German Empire under Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, and it was used as a pattern coin to test the design and production process for the new German currency. The large shield on the coin's obverse (front) side was meant to symbolize the unity and strength of the new German Empire.
