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10 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield)
🇩🇪 Germany · 10 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) · 1873–1923
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Mintage | 45,288,542 Combined across issues: A 7,664,444; B 2,669,093; C 12,029,314; D 3,585,626; E 3,157,043; F 7,309,406; G 5,550,602; H 3,323,014 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Reference | KM# 4, AKS# 11, J# 4, Kahnt/Schön# 4, Neum Pruss/Kön# 32, 5 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-DEU-24474 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1874 Germany 10 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) coins were minted?
45,288,542 were struck (Combined across issues: A 7,664,444; B 2,669,093; C 12,029,314; D 3,585,626; E 3,157,043; F 7,309,406; G 5,550,602; H 3,323,014).
What is a 1874 Germany 10 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 3.8 g.
What is the melt value of a 1874 Germany 10 Pfennigs (type 1 - large 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 1874 Germany 10 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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