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10 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield)

🇩🇪 Germany · 10 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) · 1873–1923
Regular
Weight4 g
Diameter21 mm
Mintage 6,526,437 Combined across issues: A 2,269,641; D 966,316; E 805,624; F 780,227; G 980,005; J 724,624
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↑ Medal
CompositionCopper-nickel
DesignerOtto Schultz, Emil Weigand
ReferenceKM# 12, AKS# 12, J# 13, Schön# 13, Neum Pruss/Kön# 30
Collector's Key World IDCKW-DEU-23912

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1909 Germany 10 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) coins were minted?
6,526,437 were struck (Combined across issues: A 2,269,641; D 966,316; E 805,624; F 780,227; G 980,005; J 724,624).
What is a 1909 Germany 10 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 4 g.
What is the melt value of a 1909 Germany 10 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1909 Germany 10 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.