© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II type 2 - small shield - Pattern
1917 year| Aluminium | 0.97 g | 17.8 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.97 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#295097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Value in the centre, denomination below, lettering above, and the date at the bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
5 PFENNIG
1917
Edge
Plain
Lettering: C POLLATH
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Pfennigs - Wilhelm II (type 2 - small shield - Pattern) 1917 from Germany (1871-1948) made of Aluminium weighing 0.97 g is that it was designed by the German engraver and sculptor, Reinhart Heydrich. Heydrich was a prominent artist during the early 20th century and his designs were used on many German coins during that time. The coin's design features a portrait of Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor, on one side and a small shield with the German eagle on the other. The use of aluminum in the coin's minting was also a notable feature, as it was a relatively new material at the time and added to the coin's unique character.
