© 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 II type 2 - small shield - Pattern
1914 year| Copper-nickel | 3.12 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1914 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 3.12 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1914
2
PFENNIG
Engraver: Emil Weigand
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1914 from Germany is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and sculptor, Reinhold Vasters. Vasters was known for his work on various coins and medals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his designs were often characterized by their intricate details and realistic portrayals. The coin's design features a portrait of Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor, on the obverse, and a small shield with the German eagle on the reverse. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item among numismatists.
