1 Pfennig - Wilhelm I type 1 - large shield, Germany

1 Pfennig - Wilhelm I type 1 - large shield, Germany, 1873-1889 obverse image1 Pfennig - Wilhelm I type 1 - large shield, Germany, 1873-1889 reverse image
1 Pfennig - Wilhelm I type 1 - large shield coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Germany flagGermany
  • Years of Minting:
    1873-1889
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Berlin, Germany (1280-date), Hanover, Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Munich, Germany (1158-date), Muldenhütten, Germany (1887-1953), Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart, Germany (1374-date), Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg, Karlsruhe, Germany (1827-date), Darmstadt, Germany, Hamburgische Münze, Germany (801-date)
1 Pfennig - Wilhelm I type 1 - large shield Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$39.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Pfennig - Wilhelm I type 1 - large shield Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Large central numeral with lettering and date around the rim

Engraver:

Emil Weigand

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Eagle with wings outstretched facing left. Shield on chest bearing same design with a crown and ribbon above and the mintmark at the base

Engraver:

Emil Weigand

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

1 Pfennig - Wilhelm I type 1 - large shield Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

A A

Reverse:

DEUTSCHES REICH 1889 1 • PFENNIG •

1 Pfennig - Wilhelm I type 1 - large shield Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper

Size

1 Pfennig - Wilhelm I type 1 - large shield sizes
  • Weight:2 g
  • Diameter:17.65 mm
  • Thickness:1.09 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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