© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
2 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II type 2 - small shield - Pattern
1916 year| Aluminium | 1.1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1916 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value in center, denomination below. Lettering and date above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1916
2
• PFENNIG •
Translation:
German Empire
Pfennig
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1916 from Germany (1871-1948) made of Aluminium weighing 1.1 g is a rare and unique coin that was minted during a time of war. The coin was minted in 1916, during World War I, when Germany was facing a severe shortage of metals, including copper and silver, which were traditionally used to mint coins. To address this shortage, the German government decided to mint coins using aluminum, a relatively new material at the time. As a result, the Pattern 2 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1916 coin is one of the few coins minted during this period that was made of aluminum, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
