25 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (Pattern) 1908 front 25 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (Pattern) 1908 back
25 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (Pattern) 1908 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

25 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II Pattern

1908 year
Copper-nickel 3.98 g 22.46 mm
Description
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-nickel
Weight
3.98 g
Diameter
22.46 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#295058
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Value and mint mark

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES
REICH
25
PFENNIG
D

Translation: German Empire

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 artist and engraver, Reinhart Schmidt. Schmidt was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and his designs were known for their intricate details and realistic portrayals. The coin features a portrait of Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor, on one side and an eagle on the other. The eagle was a symbol of power and strength in German culture and was often featured on coins during this time period.