1913-A German States Prussia 2 Marks Silver Coin KM #533 Brilliant Unc

Description

German States PRUSSIA
Wilhelm II 25th Year of Reign
Silver 1913 A 2 Mark
Diameter: 28mm
KM# 533
Obverse: Uniformed bust right. Reverse: Crowned imperial eagle with shield on breast. Edge Description: Reeded
Wilhelm took control of foreign and military policy with a bellicose "New Course" to cement Germany's status as a respected world power. However, he frequently undermined this goal by making tactless, alarming public statements without seeking his ministers' advice. Additionally, his regime did much to alienate itself from the other Great Powers by initiating a massive naval build-up, and challenging French control of Morocco. His turbulent reign ultimately culminated in Germany's absolute guarantee of military support to Austria-Hungary during the crisis of July 1914, one of the key developments leading to the outbreak of World War I. A lax wartime leader, he left virtually all decision-making regarding military strategy and organisation of the war effort to the Great General Staff. This broad delegation of authority gave rise to a de facto military dictatorship whose belligerent foreign policy led to the United States' entry into the war on 6 April 1917. After losing the support of the German military and his subjects in November 1918, Wilhelm abdicated and fled to exile in the Netherlands. He remained there during the German occupation, and died in 1941.
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