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2 Pfennigs - Düren
1917 year| Zinc | 1.7 g | 17.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Düren (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#338706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Three line legend below denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
STADT • DÜREN
KRIEGSGELD
< 1917 >
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Rheinprovinz]Interesting fact
The 2 Pfennigs - Düren 1917 coin was minted during a time of economic hardship in Germany, specifically during the First World War. The coin was made of zinc, which was a cheaper alternative to other metals, and it weighed only 1.7 grams, making it one of the lightest coins in circulation at the time. Despite its small size and value, the coin remained in circulation for several years and is now considered a collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 15640 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pfennigs - Düren 1917 coin.
