10 Mark - Wilhelm II 1895 front 10 Mark - Wilhelm II 1895 back
10 Mark - Wilhelm II 1895 photo
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10 Mark - Wilhelm II

1895 year
Gold (.900) 3.982 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
German New Guinea (Papua New Guinea)
Emperor
William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1895
Value
10 Mark
Currency
Goldmark (1894-1895)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
3.982 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
15 April 1911
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#26581
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Denomination and date within palm wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NEU-GUINEA COMPAGNIE
10
NEU-GUINEA
MARK
1895
A

Translation:
New Guinea Company
10
New Guinea
Mark

Engraver: Emil Weigand

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Mark - Wilhelm II 1895 coin from German New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) is that it was minted during a time when the region was still a German colony, and it features an image of Wilhelm II, the German Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of a Papua New Guinean warrior on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a unique piece of history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1895 A 2000 - - - - - -

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