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GermanyPeriod:1871-2001 1871-2001

20 Pfennig 1890 A "Type 1890-1892" (Germany, German Empire)

Specification

  • MetalCopper-Nickel
  • Weight6,25 g
  • Diameter23 mm
  • EdgePlain
  • Aspect ratioMedallic (↑↑)
  • Mintage UNC2,716,000

Description

  • CountryGermany
  • PeriodGerman Empire
  • Denomination20 Pfennig
  • Year1890
  • RulerWilhelm II (German Emperor)
  • MintBerlin
  • PurposeCirculation
Auction sales chart
Average price:55 USD
Average price (PROOF):620 USD
Auction sales chart 20 Pfennig 1890 A "Type 1890-1892" -  Coin Value - Germany, German Empire
Auction Prices (51)Varieties (7)

Auction prices

Find out the current coin value of the German 20 Pfennig 1890 with mark A. This copper-nickel coin from the times of German Empire struck at the Berlin Mint. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 1236 sold at the Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG auction for EUR 1,050. Bidding took place June 20, 2023.

Сondition
Condition (slab)
Service
Where to buy?
SellerFrühwald
DateJanuary 10, 2026
ConditionXF

How much is the copper-nickel coin of German Empire 20 Pfennig 1890 A?

According to the latest data as of December 6, 2025 the average price of a coin 20 Pfennig 1890 with mark A is 55 USD for regular strike and 620 USD for coins minted using the PROOF technology. The coin is made of non-precious metal, so in poor condition it may have extremely low value and liquidity.

Where does our service get data on the current price of the 20 Pfennig 1890 with mark A?

The information on the current value of the German coin 20 Pfennig 1890 with the letters A is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 590 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.

Where can I sell the 20 Pfennig 1890 with the letters A?

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