© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
10 Pfennigs - Wilhelm I type 1 - large shield - Pattern
1876 year| Nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wilhelm I (1871-1888) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1876 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284541 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Denomination, lettering around, date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1876
10
PFENNIG
Translation:
German Empire
Pfennig
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Pfennigs - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield - Pattern) 1876 from Germany (1871-1948) made of Nickel is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and sculptor, Julius Troschel. Troschel was known for his work on various coins and medals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his designs were often characterized by their intricate details and realistic portrayals. In the case of this particular coin, Troschel's design features a large shield with the German eagle at its center, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and a crown at the top. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Wilhelm I, the King of Prussia and the first German Emperor, while the reverse side features the denomination and the year of minting. Overall, the coin is a beautiful example of Troschel's work and a testament to the rich history of German coinage.
