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2 Pfennigs - Augsburg (Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nürnberg) ND
| Zinc | 1.3 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Augsburg (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.3 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#297143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
2
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
The 2 Pfennigs coin was part of the first series of coins introduced in Germany after World War II, in 1948. It was designed by the artist Hermann Ritz and features a stylized image of a wheat ear on the obverse side, symbolizing fertility and prosperity. The reverse side features the denomination and the city of Augsburg's coat of arms. The coin was minted in zinc and weighs 1.3 grams, making it a relatively lightweight coin. Despite its small value, the 2 Pfennigs coin was an important part of everyday transactions in post-war Germany and remains a collectible item for numismatists today.
