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5 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II type 2 - small shield - Pattern
1915 year| Gold (.900) | 3.31 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1915 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 3.31 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281352 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1915
5
PFENNIG
Engraver: Emil Weigand
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1915 from Germany is that it was minted during a time of war, specifically during World War I. The coin was minted in 1915, and it was a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin's design, which features a small shield on the reverse side, was meant to symbolize the country's military strength and determination during the war. Despite the challenges of wartime production, the coin was still made with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, as evidenced by its 90% gold content and precise weight of 3.31 grams.
