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½ Mark (type 2 - small shield)
🇩🇪 Germany · ½ Mark (type 2 - small shield) · 1873–1923
| Weight | 2.777 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Mintage | 31,835,411 Combined across issues: A 13,014,879; D 5,116,532; E 3,380,000; F 5,309,000; G 2,730,000; J 2,285,000; Proof mintage unpublished |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | 90% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Reference | KM# 17, AKS# 6, J# 16, Schön# 17 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-DEU-24206 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1915 Germany ½ Mark (type 2 - small shield) coins were minted?
31,835,411 were struck (Combined across issues: A 13,014,879; D 5,116,532; E 3,380,000; F 5,309,000; G 2,730,000; J 2,285,000; Proof mintage unpublished).
What is a 1915 Germany ½ Mark (type 2 - small shield) made of?
0.900 Silver, weighing 2.777 g.
What is the melt value of a 1915 Germany ½ Mark (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 1915 Germany ½ Mark (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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