© Münzzentrum Rheinland
© Münzzentrum Rheinland
25 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II Pattern
1908 year| Copper | 4.26 g | 22.56 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1908 |
| Value | 25 Pfennigs (25 Pfennige) (0.25) |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.26 g |
| Diameter | 22.56 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value and mint mark
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES
REICH
25
PFENNIG
D
Engraver: Karl Goetz
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 25 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (Pattern) 1908 from Germany is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and sculptor, Reinhold Vasters. Vasters was known for his exceptional skill in creating detailed and intricate designs, and his work on this coin is no exception. The coin features a portrait of Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor, on one side, and an eagle on the other. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the German Empire, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
