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2 Pfennigs - Eisenach (August Wallmeyer) ND
| Zinc | 1.3 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Eisenach (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach) (Federal state of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach) |
|---|---|
| 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#321019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
2
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Bettfedernreingungsmachinen (bed feather cleaning machines)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the profile of August Wallmeyer, a well-known German engraver and medalist, who was born in Eisenach in 1877. This design was created by Wallmeyer himself and is considered a rare example of a coin that features the portrait of a living person at the time of its minting.
