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2 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield)

🇩🇪 Germany · 2 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) · 1873–1923
Regular
Weight3.333 g
Diameter20 mm
Mintage 16,106,084 Combined across issues: A 8,186,918; D 2,100,450; E 1,132,500; F 1,490,000; G 1,313,340; J 1,882,876
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↑ Medal
CompositionCopper
DesignerOtto Schultz, Emil Weigand
ReferenceKM# 16, AKS# 19, J# 11, Schön# 11, Neum Pruss/Kön# 34
Collector's Key World IDCKW-DEU-24231

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1911 Germany 2 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) coins were minted?
16,106,084 were struck (Combined across issues: A 8,186,918; D 2,100,450; E 1,132,500; F 1,490,000; G 1,313,340; J 1,882,876).
What is a 1911 Germany 2 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) made of?
Copper, weighing 3.333 g.
What is the melt value of a 1911 Germany 2 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 1911 Germany 2 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.