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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 33,141,181 Combined across issues: A 18,569,974; D 2,300,631; E 3,477,753; F 4,514,743; G 2,689,148; J 1,588,932
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-23917

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1914 Germany 10 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) coins were minted?
33,141,181 were struck (Combined across issues: A 18,569,974; D 2,300,631; E 3,477,753; F 4,514,743; G 2,689,148; J 1,588,932).
What is a 1914 Germany 10 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 4 g.
What is the melt value of a 1914 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 1914 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.