Germany 1874-G 1 Pfennig. Important question 0

[MichaelMMcoin]

Hello, I am curious to see if anyone has the knowledge of the possibility of an 1874-G 1 Pfennig having a reeded edge similar to a us dime? 

I have one here with me.

I thought this mintage had a smooth plain edge.

[MichaelMMcoin]

Here's a picture.

[kbbpll]

That doesn't look like copper. How about pictures of both sides too.

[MichaelMMcoin]

Edited August 21, 2020 by MichaelMMcoin

[MichaelMMcoin]

I'm trying to post a better pic

[MichaelMMcoin]

[gmarguli]

Several possibilities.

1) Counterfeit. It's a better date coin, so I have no doubt that counterfeits exist.

2) Pattern. This date/mint was struck as a pattern. Off metal strikes were common with patterns. The 2P for this date/mint exists as a pattern with reeded edge. 

3) Overstruck on a coin that had a reeded edge. 

It'd be nice to know metal composition and weight.

[MichaelMMcoin]

Thanks so much for the help 🙂

[MichaelMMcoin]

I'm thinking of using NGC metallurgical analysis if I send it in. I should be able to keep you updated

[MichaelMMcoin]

Weight 1.85 grams.

Edited August 21, 2020 by MichaelMMcoin
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[World Colonial]

2 hours ago, MichaelMMcoin said:

I'm thinking of using NGC metallurgical analysis if I send it in. I should be able to keep you updated

Other than curiosity, do you have a reason for sending it in for evaluation?