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2 Pfennigs - Berlin (Alexanderwerk A. von dern Nahmer A.G) ND
| Zinc | 1.3 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Prussian province of Berlin (German notgeld) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#319566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Maschinenfabrik
Note: Always with stamp error "DERN" instead of "DER"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennigs - Berlin (Alexanderwerk A. von dern Nahmer A.G) ND coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a common material used for producing coins during the time period. However, the use of zinc for coins was not without controversy, as some people believed that it was not a durable enough material for coins and that it could corrode easily. Despite these concerns, the 2 Pfennigs - Berlin coin remained in circulation for many years and has become a sought-after collector's item today.
