© 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
1908 year| Silver (.900) | 27.777 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1908 |
| 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#267625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Eagle standing on a leg facing left. Emperors Crown at lower left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1908
5
MARK
A
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Mark - William II (Pattern) 1908 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's obverse features a portrait of King Wilhelm II, while the reverse depicts an eagle with outstretched wings, clutching a wreath in its talons. The coin's design is considered a masterpiece of numismatic art and is highly sought after by collectors.
