1 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield - Pattern) ND (1873) front 1 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield - Pattern) ND (1873) back
1 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield - Pattern) ND (1873) photo
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1 Pfennig - Wilhelm I type 1 - large shield - Pattern ND

1873 year
Silver (.900) 1.8 g -
Description
Issuer
Germany (1871-1948)
Emperor
Wilhelm I (1871-1888)
Type
Pattern
Year
1873
Value
1 Pfennig (0.01)
Currency
Mark (1873-1923)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
1.8 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#284602
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle with small shield

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield - Pattern) ND (1873) from Germany (1871-1948) made of Silver (.900) weighing 1.8 g is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and artist, Julius Troschel. Troschel was known for his work on various coins and medals during the 19th and early 20th centuries, and his designs were often characterized by their intricate details and realistic portrayals. The large shield on the obverse of the coin, which features the German eagle and the shield of the House of Hohenzollern, is a notable example of Troschel's skillful engraving work.