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5 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield)

🇩🇪 Germany · 5 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) · 1873–1923
Regular
Weight2.49 g
Diameter18 mm
Mintage 27,313,872 Combined across issues: A 15,660,282; D 2,220,563; E 1,770,000; F 2,714,075; G 1,833,194; J 3,115,758
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↑ Medal
CompositionCopper-nickel
DesignerOtto Schultz, Emil Weigand
ReferenceKM# 11, AKS# 16, J# 12, Schön# 12, Neum Pruss/Kön# 32
Collector's Key World IDCKW-DEU-23940

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1911 Germany 5 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) coins were minted?
27,313,872 were struck (Combined across issues: A 15,660,282; D 2,220,563; E 1,770,000; F 2,714,075; G 1,833,194; J 3,115,758).
What is a 1911 Germany 5 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 2.49 g.
What is the melt value of a 1911 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 1911 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.