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1 Pfennig (type 2 - small shield)

🇩🇪 Germany · 1 Pfennig (type 2 - small shield) · 1873–1923
Regular
Weight2 g
Diameter17.5 mm
Mintage 14,851,855 Combined across issues: A 5,959,900; D 5,401,110; E 817,790; F 1,103,533; G 671,201; J 898,321
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↑ Medal
CompositionCopper
DesignerOtto Schultz, Emil Weigand
ReferenceKM# 10, AKS# 21, J# 10, Schön# 10, Neum Pruss/Kön# 35
Collector's Key World IDCKW-DEU-23815

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1916 Germany 1 Pfennig (type 2 - small shield) coins were minted?
14,851,855 were struck (Combined across issues: A 5,959,900; D 5,401,110; E 817,790; F 1,103,533; G 671,201; J 898,321).
What is a 1916 Germany 1 Pfennig (type 2 - small shield) made of?
Copper, weighing 2 g.
What is the melt value of a 1916 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 1916 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.