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2 Pfennigs - Alfeld (C. Behrens) ND
| Brass plated zinc | 1.4 g | 17.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Alfeld (Prussian province of Hanover) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Brass plated zinc |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 17.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#323633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
2
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Schuhleisten und Stanzmesserfabrik
(Shoe lasts and punching knife factory)
Interesting fact
The 2 Pfennigs - Alfeld (C. Behrens) ND coin features a unique design on its reverse side, which shows a stylized image of a horse's head, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. This design was created by the artist C. Behrens, who was a prominent medalist and engraver in Germany during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The use of a horse's head on the coin was likely intended to symbolize strength, courage, and freedom, which were important values in Prussian culture at the time.
