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2 Pfennigs - Berlin (A. Jandorf and Co.) ND
| Iron | 2.6 g | 20.7 mm |
| Issuer | Prussian province of Berlin (German notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#320184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, company and city name surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A. JANDORF & Co
2
★ BERLIN ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa.: Kaufhäuser
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennigs - Berlin (A. Jandorf and Co.) ND coin is that it was made of iron, which was a common material used for coinage during the time period, but it's unusual for a coin of such low denomination. Most coins of this value were made of copper or bronze. The use of iron in this coin's minting process speaks to the resourcefulness and frugality of the Prussian province of Berlin during a time of economic hardship.