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1 Mark (type 2 - small shield / large eagle)

🇩🇪 Germany · 1 Mark (type 2 - small shield / large eagle) · 1873–1923
Regular
Weight5.556 g
Diameter24 mm
Mintage 2,836,309 Combined across issues: A 1,633,018; D 425,420; E 224,221; F 299,895; J 253,755
EdgeReeded
Alignment↑↑ Medal
Composition90% Silver
DesignerOtto Schultz, Johann Adam Ries
ReferenceKM# 14, AKS# 2, J# 17, Schön# 18
Collector's Key World IDCKW-DEU-24279

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1893 Germany 1 Mark (type 2 - small shield / large eagle) coins were minted?
2,836,309 were struck (Combined across issues: A 1,633,018; D 425,420; E 224,221; F 299,895; J 253,755).
What is a 1893 Germany 1 Mark (type 2 - small shield / large eagle) made of?
0.900 Silver, weighing 5.556 g.
What is the melt value of a 1893 Germany 1 Mark (type 2 - small shield / large 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 1893 Germany 1 Mark (type 2 - small shield / large eagle) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.