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2 Pfennige - Frederick William
1872 year| Copper | 2.8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Mecklenburg-Strelitz, German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1860-1904) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1872 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#40431 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Value and date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FÜNFZIG EINE MARK
2
PFENNIGE
1872
B
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Pfennige coin from the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, minted in 1872 during the reign of Frederick William, features an interesting design element - a stylized depiction of a Griffin, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, on the reverse side. This symbol was chosen to represent the region's coat of arms and can be found on various coins from the same era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 B | 203100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pfennige - Frederick William 1872 coin.
