2 Pfennige 1923-1937 front 2 Pfennige 1923-1937 back
2 Pfennige 1923-1937 photo
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.

2 Pfennige

 
Bronze 2.5 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Free city of Danzig (City of Danzig, Polish States)
Period
Free City (1920-1939)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1923-1937
Value
2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02)
Currency
Gulden (1923-1939)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#16294
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

Coat of arms dividing date.

Script: Latin (Fraktur blackletter)

Lettering: 19 26

Lettering (regular font): 19 26

Engraver: Otto Fischer

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennige coin from the Free City of Danzig (1923-1937) is that it features a unique design that reflects the city's history and cultural influences. The obverse side of the coin depicts a ship sailing through the Danzig Bay, symbolizing the city's maritime trade and economic importance. The reverse side features the coat of arms of the Free City of Danzig, which includes a crowned eagle and a shield with the city's motto "Nec temere, nec timide" (Neither rashly nor timidly). This design was created by the German artist and engraver, Reinhard Heydrich, and it was used on various denominations of coins issued by the Free City of Danzig during this period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1923  1000000 - - - - - -
1926  1750000 - - - - - -
1937  500000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pfennige 1923-1937 coin.