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5 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield)

🇩🇪 Germany · 5 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) · 1873–1923
Regular
Weight2.5 g
Diameter18 mm
Mintage 90,028,436 Combined across issues: A 22,342,088; B 8,924,980; C 8,679,793; D 14,467,300; E 6,898,569; F 6,826,290; G 6,942,400; H 3,026,784; J 11,920,232
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↑ Medal
CompositionCopper-nickel
ReferenceKM# 3, AKS# 15, J# 3, Kahnt/Schön# 3, Neum Pruss/Kön# 33
Collector's Key World IDCKW-DEU-23955

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1876 Germany 5 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) coins were minted?
90,028,436 were struck (Combined across issues: A 22,342,088; B 8,924,980; C 8,679,793; D 14,467,300; E 6,898,569; F 6,826,290; G 6,942,400; H 3,026,784; J 11,920,232).
What is a 1876 Germany 5 Pfennigs (type 1 - large shield) made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 2.5 g.
What is the melt value of a 1876 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 1876 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.