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2 Mark - Schleiz white
1922 year| Porcelain (white) | 2.7 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schleiz (Thuringia) (Federal state of Thuringia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1922 |
| Value | 2 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Porcelain (white) |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (White porcelain) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#344868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, name surrounding left facing image of Johann Friedrich Böttger in solid line diamond
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JOHANN FRIEDRICH BÖTTGER
* 5. 2.
16 85
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Mark - Schleiz (white) 1922 coin is that it was made of porcelain, which is a unique material for coins. Porcelain is a type of ceramic material that is known for its whiteness, translucency, and strength. It was used for this coin to give it a distinctive look and feel, and to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the city of Schleiz. The use of porcelain in coinage was a novel approach at the time, and it adds an extra layer of historical and cultural significance to this coin.
