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20 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield)

🇩🇪 Germany · 20 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) · 1873–1923
Regular
Weight6.25 g
Diameter23 mm
Mintage 5,002,884 Combined across issues: A 2,712,121; D 703,189; E 372,450; F 502,216; G 304,389; J 408,519
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↑ Medal
CompositionCopper-nickel
ReferenceKM# 13, AKS# 10, J# 14, Schön# 14
Collector's Key World IDCKW-DEU-25144

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1892 Germany 20 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) coins were minted?
5,002,884 were struck (Combined across issues: A 2,712,121; D 703,189; E 372,450; F 502,216; G 304,389; J 408,519).
What is a 1892 Germany 20 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 6.25 g.
What is the melt value of a 1892 Germany 20 Pfennigs (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 1892 Germany 20 Pfennigs (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.