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2½ Pfennig - Pirna A. E. (F. Küttner) ND
| Zinc | 1.4 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Pirna (Federal state of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2½ Pfennigs (0.025) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#290384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
2½
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Seidenwarenfabrik (Silk goods factory)
Interesting fact
The 2½ Pfennig coin from Pirna, Saxony, made of zinc and weighing 1.4g, features a unique design on its reverse side. It depicts the coat of arms of the city of Pirna, which includes a shield with a crescent moon and a six-pointed star, surrounded by two lions. This design was created by the artist F. Küttner and is a distinctive feature of the coin.
