10 Pfennigs (Pattern) ND (1915) front 10 Pfennigs (Pattern) ND (1915) back
10 Pfennigs (Pattern) ND (1915) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

10 Pfennigs Pattern ND

1915 year
Zinc 1.94 g -
Description
Issuer
Germany (1871-1948)
Period
Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
Type
Pattern
Year
1915
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency
Mark (1873-1923)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
1.94 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#425797
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering: 10 Pfennig

Comment

war time issue pattern - Menzel 2513.2.

Interesting fact

This coin was designed by German engraver and sculptor, Reinhart Heydrich, who was known for his work on various German coins and medals during the early 20th century. The Pattern 10 Pfennigs coin features a unique design that showcases the German eagle on one side and the value "10" on the other, surrounded by an ornate wreath. The use of zinc as the material for this coin was a deliberate choice to reduce the cost of production, given the economic challenges faced by Germany during World War I. Despite its relatively low value, this coin remains a sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and unique design.