© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
10 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II type 2 - small shield - Pattern
1915 year| Iron | 3.75 g | 20.96 mm |
| 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 | 3.75 g |
| Diameter | 20.96 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
1915
10
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1915 from Germany (1871-1948) made of Iron weighing 3.75g is that it was minted during a time of war, specifically during World War I. The coin was minted in 1915, and it was a time when many countries, including Germany, were facing economic challenges due to the war. The use of iron instead of other metals like gold or silver was likely a result of the wartime economy and the need for resources to be directed towards the war effort. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the economic and political climate of Germany during World War I.
