© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
25 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II Pattern
1908 year| Silver plated copper | 4.4 g | 22.61 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 | Silver plated copper |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 22.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#295059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and mint mark
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES
REICH
25
Pf.
D
Translation: German Empire
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, Reinhard Siemens. Siemens was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and his work can be seen on many German coins from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The coin features a portrait of Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor, on the obverse, and an eagle on the reverse. The coin was never officially released into circulation, but it was produced as a pattern coin, which is a trial coin that is struck to test the design and production process. As a result, the Pattern 25 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (Pattern) 1908 is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
