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5 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield)
🇩🇪 Germany · 5 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) · 1873–1923
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Mintage | 110,169,137 Combined across issues: A 30,843,718; B 11,657,720; C 18,082,108; D 12,379,786; E 6,745,038; F 9,757,616; G 10,219,581; H 702,960; J 9,780,610 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Reference | KM# 3, AKS# 15, J# 3, Kahnt/Schön# 3, Neum Pruss/Kön# 33 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-DEU-23954 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1875 Germany 5 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) coins were minted?
110,169,137 were struck (Combined across issues: A 30,843,718; B 11,657,720; C 18,082,108; D 12,379,786; E 6,745,038; F 9,757,616; G 10,219,581; H 702,960; J 9,780,610).
What is a 1875 Germany 5 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 2.5 g.
What is the melt value of a 1875 Germany 5 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1875 Germany 5 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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