Germany Empire Minor Coins Type Set - Deutsches Reich Kleinmuenzen
5 Pfennig (1874-1889) J. 3, KM# 3

Owner Comments:

This particular coin has pretty good coloring for an early CuNi coin, but the luster is lacking compared to what I'd like to find. Since I can never find these coins locally, it's always questionable how the luster is going to come out from only looking at auction or dealer photos.

The 5 pfennig coin was produced in high volume in its first 3 years of issue. It was later produced in more moderate amounts in 1888 and 1889 before the type was retired. The coin was eventually retired at the end of the hyperinflation period in 1924. While the alloy is the same as the later large eagle 5 pfennigs, these tend to turn champagne colored and lose their luster a little more over time. These also tend to be harder to find in high grades when compared to their large eagle counterparts.