10 Pfennigs (Pattern) 1917 front 10 Pfennigs (Pattern) 1917 back
10 Pfennigs (Pattern) 1917 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

10 Pfennigs Pattern

1917 year
Silver (.999) - 20.8 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Eberbach (Federal state of Baden)
Emperor
William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918)
Type
Pattern
Year
1917
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Diameter
20.8 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#313049
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Boar to the left

Script: Latin

Lettering: 999

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Pfennigs (Pattern) 1917 from City of Eberbach (Federal state of Baden) made of Silver (.999) is that it was designed by the artist Karl Goetz, who was a prominent German engraver and medalist. He is known for his work on various coins and medals, including the design of the German eagle and other national symbols. The coin's design features a depiction of a wolf, which is a symbol of the city of Eberbach, and is surrounded by intricate details and patterns. The use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its value and rarity, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.