10 Cents / 1 Jiao - Wilhelm II

€17,663.00
IssuerKiau Chau
Year1909
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value10 Cents (0.10)
CurrencyDollar (1907-1914)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Cu; 25% Ni)
Weight4.00 g
Dimensions21.5 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Paul Sturm
Reverse: Otto Schultz
In circulation to7 November 1914
Reference(s) KM#2, Schön#2, PCGS#131993, PCGS#131994, PCGS#397244
Obverse descriptionFour Chinese ideograms within a beaded circle, all surrounded by more ideograms.
Obverse scriptChinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering島青 大 寶國 德 角壹 元壹洋大當枚十每
(Translation: Tsingtao Great German Empire`s currency 1 Jiao Every 10 pieces is worth 1 Yuan)
Reverse descriptionThe Imperial German Coat-of-Arms (including an anchor) separating the value and surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDEUTSCH. KIAUTSCHOU GEBIET 10 CENT 1909
(Translation: German Kiautschou Territory)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1909  - - 670 000
1909  - Proof -
Catalog ID3162416660
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