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5 Cent

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 cent coin, Wilhelm II
China (Germany), 1909
Obverse Image: Four Chinese characters in a pearled circle with Chinese text surrouding.
Obverse Text: Romanization: TAI / TE / KUO / PAO (Translation: German Currency)
Reverse Image: German Imperial Eagle.
Reverse Text: DEUTSCH / KIAUTSCHOU / GEBIET / 5 / CENT
/ 1909 (Translation: German-Kiautschou Cash)
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Date made
1909
Credit Line
Chase Manhattan Bank
Physical Description
copper-nickel (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 mm x 18.5 mm; 1/32 in x 23/32 in
Object Name
coin
5 Cent, Wilhelm II, China (Germany), 1909
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