10 Pfennigs - Wilhelm ll ND
1914 year| Nickel plated brass | 2.91 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kiau Chau (China) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1897-1914) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1914 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Dollar (1907-1914) |
| Composition | Nickel plated brass |
| Weight | 2.91 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#348105 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Words and two stars outside of a circle. Two letters inside the circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WERT-MARKE
P.H.
10 PFG.
Comment
No exact date is known for minting, however most speculate this was minted during the early 20th century. We know most likely it could not have been minted later than 1914 as the German Occupation ended in 1914.
Friedrich Wilhelm Voigt (1849–1922) was a German impostor who, in 1906, masqueraded as a Prussian military officer, rounded up a number of soldiers under his "command", and "confiscated" more than 4,000 marks from a municipal treasury. Although he served two years in prison, he became a folk hero as "the Captain of Köpenick" (der Hauptmann von Köpenick). He was pardoned by Kaiser Wilhelm II.The initials at reverse center stand for Paul Herpich, proprietor of a "Konfektionsgeschäft" (fine clothing store) in Berlin. A number of these tokens have been attributed to Kiau Chau recently by grading companies and various auction houses. Some experts speculate it is more likely a token issued in Berlin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 10 Pfennigs - Wilhelm ll ND (1914) from Kiau Chau (China) made of Nickel plated brass weighing 2.91 g is that it was minted during a time of great historical significance. The coin was issued in 1914, during the reign of Wilhelm II, who was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia. This was a period of great change and upheaval in Europe, with the outbreak of World War I occurring just a few months after the coin was minted. The coin's mintage location in Kiau Chau, China also highlights the global reach of German trade and influence at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1914) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Wilhelm ll ND (1914) coin.
