© Teutoburger Münzauktion
© Teutoburger Münzauktion
5 Mark - William II Copper pattern strike ND
| Copper | 23.15 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (1891-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1900-1913 |
| Value | 5 Mark |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 23.15 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#318141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with the denomination below and the date to the right of the issuer name above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 19
* FÜNF MARK *
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: WÜRTTEMB. MUENZAMT PROBE
Comment
Found in the fire debris of the Stuttgart Mint after WWII.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Mark - William II (Copper pattern strike) ND (1900-1913) from Kingdom of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States) made of Copper weighing 23.15g is that it was designed by the artist and engraver, Albert Dürer. The coin features a portrait of King William II on the obverse and an image of the crowned shield of Württemberg on the reverse. Dürer's design was chosen as the winning entry in a competition held by the Württemberg Mint in 1900, and the coin was subsequently produced in limited quantities as a pattern strike. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
