10 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1920 front 10 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1920 back
10 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1920 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

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

1920 year
Aluminium 1.69 g 21.20 mm
Description
Issuer
Germany (1871-1948)
Emperor
William II (1888-1918)
Type
Pattern
Year
1920
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency
Mark (1873-1923)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.69 g
Diameter
21.20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#281434
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Value and date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
10
PFENNIG
1920

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

This coin was designed by German engraver and sculptor, Reinhard Siemens, who was known for his work on various German coins during the early 20th century. The coin features a portrait of Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor, on one side, and a small shield with the German eagle on the other. The use of aluminum in the coin's minting process was also a notable feature, as it was a relatively new material at the time and added to the coin's unique character.