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1 Pfennig (type 2 - small shield)
🇩🇪 Germany · 1 Pfennig (type 2 - small shield) · 1873–1923
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Mintage | 37,542,214 Combined across issues: A 17,294,770; D 7,030,090; E 3,730,430; F 4,189,490; G 3,050,478; J 2,246,956 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Otto Schultz, Emil Weigand |
| Reference | KM# 10, AKS# 21, J# 10, Schön# 10, Neum Pruss/Kön# 35 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-DEU-17129 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1890 Germany 1 Pfennig (type 2 - small shield) coins were minted?
37,542,214 were struck (Combined across issues: A 17,294,770; D 7,030,090; E 3,730,430; F 4,189,490; G 3,050,478; J 2,246,956).
What is a 1890 Germany 1 Pfennig (type 2 - small shield) made of?
Copper, weighing 2 g.
What is the melt value of a 1890 Germany 1 Pfennig (type 2 - small 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 1890 Germany 1 Pfennig (type 2 - small 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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