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5 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield)
🇩🇪 Germany · 5 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) · 1873–1923
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Mintage | 333,780,491 Combined across issues: A 223,515,570; D 29,129,936; E 23,600,000; F 24,598,221; G 12,696,764; J 20,240,000 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | Zinc clad iron |
| Melt value | — |
| Reference | KM# 19, AKS# 17, J# 297, Schön# 20, Neum Pruss/Kön# 33 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-DEU-24244 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1918 Germany 5 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) coins were minted?
333,780,491 were struck (Combined across issues: A 223,515,570; D 29,129,936; E 23,600,000; F 24,598,221; G 12,696,764; J 20,240,000).
What is a 1918 Germany 5 Pfennigs (type 2 - small shield) made of?
Zinc clad iron, weighing 2.5 g.
Is the 1918 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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