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1 Pfennig - Wilhelm I type 1 - large shield
| Copper (Cu 950, Sn 40, Zn 10) | 2 g | 17.65 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wilhelm I (1871-1888) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1873-1889 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01) |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Copper (Cu 950, Sn 40, Zn 10) |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 17.65 mm |
| Thickness | 1.09 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 1942 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#3410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Large central denomination with lettering and date around the rim
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1888
1
• PFENNIG •
Translation:
German Empire 1888
1
• Pfennig •
Engraver: Emil Weigand
Edge
Plain
Comment
1875 D Flawy minted: