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2 Pfennigs - Eberswalde (Ardeltwerke G.M.B.H) ND
| Zinc | 1.2 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Eberswalde (Prussian province of Brandenburg) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.2 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#319714 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
2
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Maschinenfabrik
The engineer Robert Ardelt (* 1847, † 1925) opened a technical industrial office in Eberswalde in 1902, which was expanded into a machine factory in the following years. The company was called "Robert Ardelt & Söhne Maschinenfabrik" from 1904 and was renamed "Ardelt-Werke GmbH" in 1912, although it remained family-owned. Further branches were opened in Berlin, Hamburg and Düsseldorf. The offer included cranes, hoists, foundry equipment, steel constructions, etc., and Ardelt was also involved in the construction of the Niederfinow ship lift on the Oder-Havel Canal. In the 1930s, small motor locomotives and steam-powered slewing rail cranes were added, but these were only manufactured in small numbers.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennigs - Eberswalde (Ardeltwerke G.M.B.H) ND coin is that it was made of zinc, which is a relatively soft and corrosion-prone metal. This makes it unusual compared to other coins of the time, which were often made of more durable metals like copper or silver. Despite this, the zinc used in the coin's production was likely chosen for its low cost and abundance, making it an interesting example of the use of alternative materials in coinage.