Imperial German Silver Coin Brooch with Crown and Oak Leaf Wreath – 1901

This is a striking Imperial German patriotic brooch, crafted from a silver Zwei Mark coin dated 1901, featuring the dual portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm II and Empress Augusta Victoria.

The coin is framed in a finely detailed oak leaf wreath, symbolizing strength and loyalty, topped by an Imperial crown and accented by a delicate bow at the base. This ornate mount enhances the presentation of the coin, transforming it into a wearable display of loyalty to Kaiser and Reich.

The reverse of the brooch clearly shows the Imperial eagle with crown, as found on all German Reich coinage of the era, along with the legend “Deutsches Reich 1901 – Zwei Mark.”

Details:

• Material: Silver coin with silver wreath and crown mount

• Date: 1901 (Zwei Mark coin issue)

• Obverse: Conjoined portraits of Kaiser Wilhelm II and Empress Augusta Victoria

• Reverse: Imperial German crowned eagle, denomination, and date

• Mount: Ornate oak leaf wreath with crown and bow motif

• Dimensions: Approximately 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter

• Condition: Very good overall; light patina to coin and frame, clasp functional, attractive age-toning consistent with period wear.

Historical Significance:
These patriotic coin brooches were popular during the Kaiserreich era, worn as expressions of loyalty to Kaiser Wilhelm II and the German Empire. The addition of the crown and oak leaves makes this example particularly elegant, suitable for both everyday patriotic wear and ceremonial occasions.

A wonderful collector’s item that combines numismatics, Imperial symbolism, and jewelry craftsmanship.