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2 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II type 2 - small shield
| Copper | 3.333 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1904-1916 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.333 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#2557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Value in centre, denomination below. Lettering and date above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1916
2
• PFENNIG •
Translation:
German Empire
Pfennig
Engraver: Emil Weigand
Edge
Plain
Comment
A = BerlinD = München
E = Muldenhütten
F = Stuttgart
G = Karlsruhe
J = Hamburg
Interesting fact
The 2 Pfennigs coin featuring Wilhelm II was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1904, just a few years before Germany's defeat in World War I, which would lead to the abdication of Wilhelm II and the end of the German Empire. Despite this tumultuous period, the coin remained in circulation until 1916, when it was replaced by a new design featuring the German eagle. Today, the coin is a sought-after collector's item, with some mintage years selling for high prices at auction.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 A | 5414157 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1904 D | 1404041 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1904 E | 744422 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1904 F | 1002124 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1904 G | 495010 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1904 J | 433830 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 A | 5171865 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 D | 1570000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 E | 924469 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 F | 1115000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 G | 1030380 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 J | 1608569 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 A | 8459482 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 D | 3539028 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 E | 2055093 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 F | 2839723 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 G | 1526761 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 J | 1907500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 A | 13467957 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 D | 1921128 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 E | 744742 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 F | 1058809 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 G | 610229 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 J | 951837 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 A | 5421165 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 D | 1407174 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 E | 744860 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 F | 1003329 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 G | 610093 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 J | 816869 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 A | 5421183 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 D | 1406663 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 E | 745269 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 F | 1002656 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 G | 517302 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 J | 568000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 A | 8186918 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 D | 2100450 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 E | 1132500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 F | 1490000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 G | 1313340 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 J | 1882876 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 A | 13580338 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 D | 3108852 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 E | 1807959 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 F | 2366256 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 G | 1395000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 J | 1605000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 A | 4211978 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 D | 2525311 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 E | 412894 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 F | 1601664 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 G | 740643 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 J | 1253989 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 A | 5350313 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 E | 1201971 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 F | 157763 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 G | 610403 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 J | 816970 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 A | 3897165 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 D | 1407339 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 E | 287610 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 F | 903921 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 A | 3524135 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 D | 914815 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 E | 484470 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 F | 651464 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 G | 396670 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 J | 531072 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield) 1904-1916 coin.
