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5 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield)
🇩🇪 Germany · 5 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) · 1873–1923
| Weight | 2.49 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Mintage | 20,001,899 Combined across issues: A 10,836,205; D 2,812,100; E 1,492,410; F 2,006,558; G 1,220,116; J 1,634,510 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Otto Schultz, Emil Weigand |
| Reference | KM# 11, AKS# 16, J# 12, Schön# 12, Neum Pruss/Kön# 32 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-DEU-23927 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1898 Germany 5 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) coins were minted?
20,001,899 were struck (Combined across issues: A 10,836,205; D 2,812,100; E 1,492,410; F 2,006,558; G 1,220,116; J 1,634,510).
What is a 1898 Germany 5 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 2.49 g.
What is the melt value of a 1898 Germany 5 Pfennigs (type 2 - small 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 1898 Germany 5 Pfennigs (type 2 - small 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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