1 Pfennig - Wilhelm I type 1 - large shield

Features

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

Weight 2 g

Diameter 17.65 mm

Thickness 1.09 mm

Shape Round

Technique Milled

Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑

Demonetized 1 March 1942

Number N# 3410 Help

References KM# 1, AKS# 20, J# 1, Schön DM# 1, Neum# 35

Obverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: A A

Engraver: Emil Weigand

Reverse

Large central numeral with lettering and date around the rim

Script: Latin

Lettering:

DEUTSCHES REICH 1874

1

• PFENNIG •

Translation:

German Empire 1874

1

Pfennig

Engraver: Emil Weigand

Edge

Smooth

1 Pfennig - Wilhelm I (type 1 - large shield)

Mints

A Berlin, Germany (1280-date)