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1 Mark (type 1 - large shield / small eagle)
🇩🇪 Germany · 1 Mark (type 1 - large shield / small eagle) · 1873–1923
| Weight | 5.556 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Mintage | 5,486,584 Combined across issues: A 1,526,744; B 581,598; C 600,295; E 317,582; F 1,039,901; G 525,350; J 895,114 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | 90% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Johann Adam Ries |
| Reference | KM# 7, AKS# 1, J# 9, Schön# 9 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-DEU-24613 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1878 Germany 1 Mark (type 1 - large shield / small eagle) coins were minted?
5,486,584 were struck (Combined across issues: A 1,526,744; B 581,598; C 600,295; E 317,582; F 1,039,901; G 525,350; J 895,114).
What is a 1878 Germany 1 Mark (type 1 - large shield / small eagle) made of?
0.900 Silver, weighing 5.556 g.
What is the melt value of a 1878 Germany 1 Mark (type 1 - large shield / small eagle)?
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 1878 Germany 1 Mark (type 1 - large shield / small eagle) 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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