Germany (1871-1948) 5 Pfennig - Wilhelm II, 1917
type 2 - small shield - Pattern
Information
Country
Germany (1871-1948)
Currency
Mark
(1873 – 1923)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
5 Pfennigs
Year
1917
Ruler
Wilhelm II
(1888–1918)
Composition
Aluminium
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
0.97
Diameter (mm)
17.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Pfennigs from Germany (1871-1948). Issued in 1917. Struck in Aluminium. Measures 17.8 mm and weighs 0.97 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of Arms (Imperial eagle with small shield) with the mintmark appealing twice below scrollwork at the bottom
- Reverse
- Value in the centre, denomination below, lettering above, and the date at the bottom
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 F | — |
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