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10 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield)

🇩🇪 Germany · 10 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) · 1873–1923
Regular
Weight3.8 g
Diameter21 mm
Mintage 21,140,796 Combined across issues: A 11,541,679; D 2,813,250; E 1,492,950; F 2,432,300; G 1,222,976; J 1,637,641
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↑ Medal
CompositionCopper-nickel
ReferenceKM# 4, AKS# 11, J# 4, Kahnt/Schön# 4, Neum Pruss/Kön# 32, 5
Collector's Key World IDCKW-DEU-24478

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1889 Germany 10 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) coins were minted?
21,140,796 were struck (Combined across issues: A 11,541,679; D 2,813,250; E 1,492,950; F 2,432,300; G 1,222,976; J 1,637,641).
What is a 1889 Germany 10 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 3.8 g.
What is the melt value of a 1889 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 1889 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.