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2 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield)
🇩🇪 Germany · 2 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) · 1873–1923
| Weight | 3.333 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Mintage | 6,502,626 Combined across issues: A 3,524,135; D 914,815; E 484,470; F 651,464; G 396,670; J 531,072 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Otto Schultz, Emil Weigand |
| Reference | KM# 16, AKS# 19, J# 11, Schön# 11, Neum Pruss/Kön# 34 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-DEU-24236 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1916 Germany 2 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) coins were minted?
6,502,626 were struck (Combined across issues: A 3,524,135; D 914,815; E 484,470; F 651,464; G 396,670; J 531,072).
What is a 1916 Germany 2 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) made of?
Copper, weighing 3.333 g.
What is the melt value of a 1916 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 1916 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.
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