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1 Pfennig (type 1 - large shield)

🇩🇪 Germany · 1 Pfennig (type 1 - large shield) · 1873–1923
Regular
Weight2 g
Diameter17.65 mm
Mintage 33,730,106 Combined across issues: A 15,923,317; D 5,176,776; E 2,314,652; E 25; F 6,345,199; G 1,887,832; J 2,082,305
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↑ Medal
CompositionCopper
DesignerEmil Weigand
ReferenceKM# 1, AKS# 20, J# 1, Schön# 1, Neum Pruss/Kön# 35
Collector's Key World IDCKW-DEU-24275

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1887 Germany 1 Pfennig (type 1 - large shield) coins were minted?
33,730,106 were struck (Combined across issues: A 15,923,317; D 5,176,776; E 2,314,652; E 25; F 6,345,199; G 1,887,832; J 2,082,305).
What is a 1887 Germany 1 Pfennig (type 1 - large shield) made of?
Copper, weighing 2 g.
What is the melt value of a 1887 Germany 1 Pfennig (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 1887 Germany 1 Pfennig (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.