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20 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield)
🇩🇪 Germany · 20 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) · 1873–1923
| Weight | 1.111 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Mintage | 44,068,088 Combined across issues: A 8,829,886; B 9,222,215; C 1,303,197; D 10,086,568; E 2,281,041; F 7,222,398; G 3,281,267; H 1,841,516; reported issues only — 1 further variety unpublished |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | 90% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Emil Weigand, Friedrich Wilhelm Kullrich |
| Reference | KM# 5, AKS# 8, J# 5, Kahnt/Schön# 5, Neum Pruss/Kön# 30 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-DEU-24587 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1874 Germany 20 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) coins were minted?
44,068,088 were struck (Combined across issues: A 8,829,886; B 9,222,215; C 1,303,197; D 10,086,568; E 2,281,041; F 7,222,398; G 3,281,267; H 1,841,516; reported issues only — 1 further variety unpublished).
What is a 1874 Germany 20 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) made of?
0.900 Silver, weighing 1.111 g.
What is the melt value of a 1874 Germany 20 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 20 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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