© 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
1913 year| Gold (.900) | 34.88 g | 37.83 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1913 |
| Value | 5 Mark |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 34.88 g |
| Diameter | 37.83 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#303341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Eagle with wings spread over crown at left, shield below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEVTSCHES REICH 1913
5 MARK
Engraver: Karl Goetz
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Mark - William II (Pattern) 1913 from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) made of Gold (.900) weighing 34.88 g is that it was designed by the German engraver and sculptor, Reinhold Begas. Begas was a prominent artist of his time and is known for his work on various coins, medals, and sculptures. The coin's design features a portrait of King Wilhelm II on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse, which was a common motif in German coinage during that period.
