2 Marks - William II Reign - Pattern
| Issuer | Prussia, Kingdom of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1913 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 2 Marks |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 11.09 g |
| Diameter | 28.03 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | Uniformed bust right |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | WILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG VON PREUSSEN 1888 1913 A |
| Reverse description | Crowned imperial eagle with shield on breast |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | * DEUTSCHES REICH 1913 * ZWEI MARK |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint |
A Berlin, Germany (1280-date) |
| Mintage |
1913 A - - |
| Numisquare ID | 2299818690 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: The 1913 2 Marks pattern coin emerges from the twilight years of Imperial Germany under Kaiser Wilhelm II, King of Prussia. This era, just prior to the Great War, was marked by rapid industrialization and a fervent sense of national identity. As the dominant state, Prussia’s coinage reflected the Kaiser’s authority and the nation