© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
5 Mark - William II Pattern
1904 year| Silver (.900) | 23.2 g | 35 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 | 23.2 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle under crown
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1904
FÜNF MARK
Edge
Arabesques and crosses
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 William II on one side and an eagle on the other, 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.
