5 Mark - William I (Pattern) ND (1874-1876) front 5 Mark - William I (Pattern) ND (1874-1876) back
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5 Mark - William I Pattern ND

 
Tin 17.77 g 38.13 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
William I (Wilhelm I.) (1861-1888)
Type
Pattern
Years
1874-1876
Value
5 Mark
Currency
Mark
Composition
Tin
Weight
17.77 g
Diameter
38.13 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#307894
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Plain

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Mark - William I (Pattern) ND (1874-1876) from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) made of Tin weighing 17.77g is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and medalist, Julius Troschel. Troschel 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 King William I on one side and an eagle on the other, both of which are rendered in exquisite detail. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and prestige of the Kingdom of Prussia, and it remains a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.