© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Mark - William II Pattern
1904 year| Silver (.900) | 27.777 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1904 |
| Value | 5 Mark |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 27.777 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial German Eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH FÜNF MARK
5 M
1904
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Mark - William II (Pattern) 1904 from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and sculptor, Reinhold Vasters. Vasters 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 Wilhelm II on the obverse, and an eagle on the reverse, both of which were designed by Vasters. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the German Empire, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
