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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 |
| Mintmark | F |
| Mintage | 700,380 |
| 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-24590 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1877 Germany 20 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) coins were minted?
700,380 were struck.
What is a 1877 Germany 20 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) made of?
0.900 Silver, weighing 1.111 g.
What is the melt value of a 1877 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 1877 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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