25 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (Pattern) 1909 front 25 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (Pattern) 1909 back
25 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (Pattern) 1909 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

25 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II Pattern

1909 year
Nickel 8.04 g 23.16 mm
Description
Issuer
Germany (1871-1948)
Emperor
William II (1888-1918)
Type
Pattern
Year
1909
Value
25 Pfennigs (25 Pfennige) (0.25)
Currency
Mark (1873-1923)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
8.04 g
Diameter
23.16 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#295069
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES
REICH
19 25 09
PFENNIG
A

Translation: German Empire

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 25 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (Pattern) 1909 from Germany is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and sculptor, Reinhold Vasters. Vasters was known for his intricate designs and detail-oriented work, which is evident in the coin's depiction of Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor and King of Prussia. The coin's design features a portrait of Wilhelm II on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the German eagle and the denomination "25 Pfennigs." The coin's nickel composition and 8.04g weight also make it a unique and interesting collector's item.