25 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (Pattern) 1909 front 25 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (Pattern) 1909 back
25 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (Pattern) 1909 photo
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25 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II Pattern

1909 year
Copper 5.5 g 23 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
Copper
Weight
5.5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#303281
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering: 25

Engraver: Friedrich Wilhelm Hörnlein

Edge

Plain

Comment

AFA 368

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 25 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (Pattern) 1909 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 was known for his work on various coins and medals during the early 20th century. His design for the Pattern 25 Pfennigs 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 remains a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.