German Empire 1 Mark 1873-1887 (small shield) coin value

 

The image of this coin is simply an example of Germany 1 Mark 1873-1887 type coinage. Coin values are for reference only and can only serve as an approximate estimate for a piece of stated condition and typical year.
A coin of the same type from a rarer year may cost significantly more, but not always. Each specific case requires separate consideration.
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coin German Empire 1 mark 1874

 

 Emperor - Wilhelm I (1871-1888)

Currency - Mark=100 Pfennig
Type - circulation coinage

Composition - silver 0.900
Diameter - 24 mm.
Weight - 5.55 g.
Alignment - medal

Years of coinage - 1873, 1874, 1875, 1876, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1885, 1886, 1887
Mintmarks - A (Berlin), B (Hanover), C (Frankfurt), D (Munich), E (Dresden), F (Stuttgart), G (Karlsruhe), H (Darmstadt), J (Hamburg)


Reverse:
Denomination within wreath
Legend: 1 MARK / DEUTSCHES REICH (1 MARK / GERMAN STATE) / Year

Obverse:
Crowned Imperial Eagle
Legend: mint mark


Edge: Reeded

Krause catalog number - KM#7

Coins price in "VF" - $10-15