Historical Insight:
In 1874, Germany was still a young empire — unified only three years earlier under Prussian leadership after the Franco-Prussian War. The coinage of this period reflected national pride and industrial progress, introducing standardized denominations across the empire. The Pfennig, a subdivision of the Mark, became a key symbol of the empire’s monetary reform and economic cohesion.

Collecting Note:
These early imperial coins are highly collectible, especially those in good condition with clear eagle details and visible mintmarks. The “B” mintmark (Hannover) adds further numismatic interest, as mint variations are important to collectors of the Kaiserreich series.