10 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1915 front 10 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1915 back
10 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1915 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

10 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II type 2 - small shield - Pattern

1915 year
Copper-nickel plated iron 3.8 g 20.99 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
Copper-nickel plated iron
Weight
3.8 g
Diameter
20.99 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#281423
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 is that it was minted during a time of war, specifically during World War I. The coin was issued as a replacement for the previous 10 Pfennigs coin, which featured a larger shield, and was designed to reduce the cost of production. Despite being minted during a time of war, the coin still maintains a high level of detail and craftsmanship, with intricate designs on both sides. Additionally, the use of copper-nickel plating on iron gives the coin a distinctive look and feel, making it a unique and interesting collector's item.