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2 Pfennigs - Erfurt (R and P) ND
| Nickel plated zinc | 1.0 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Erfurt (notgeld) (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Nickel plated zinc |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend half circled above denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WERTMARKE
★ 2 ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBR & P = Roller & Pinkert
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennigs - Erfurt (R and P) ND coin is that it was issued as a form of emergency currency, known as "notgeld," during a time of economic crisis in Germany. The coin was minted in 1921, during the hyperinflation period that followed World War I, when the value of the German mark had dropped significantly. The City of Erfurt, located in the Prussian province of Saxony, issued these coins as a temporary solution to the lack of small denomination coins in circulation. The coin's design features the letters "R" and "P" on either side of the coin's center, which stand for "Reichsstadt" (Imperial City) and "Provinz" (Province), respectively.