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2 Pfennigs - Essen (R.W. Dinnendahl) ND
| Zinc | 1.4 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Essen (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.4 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#321410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
2
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Maschinenfabrik
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennigs - Essen (R.W. Dinnendahl) ND coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued in the late 1920s, a period of hyperinflation in Germany, where the value of the German mark plummeted, and the cost of living skyrocketed. Despite the economic challenges, the City of Essen continued to mint coins, including this 2 Pfennigs coin, which was made of zinc and weighed 1.4 grams. This coin is a tangible reminder of the economic struggles faced by Germany during that time period.
