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

10 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II Pattern

1915 year
Iron 3.65 g 20.97 mm
Description
Issuer
Germany (1871-1948)
Emperor
William II (1888-1918)
Type
Pattern
Year
1915
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency
Mark (1873-1923)
Composition
Iron
Weight
3.65 g
Diameter
20.97 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#284612
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
10
PFENNIG
1915

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (Pattern) 1915 from Germany is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and artist, Reinhart Heydrich. Heydrich was known for his work on various coins and medals during the early 20th century, and his design for this particular coin features a detailed portrait of Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor, on the obverse side. The reverse side of the coin depicts the German eagle and the denomination. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and limited mintage.