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2 Pfennigs - Gotha ND
1919 year| Iron | 2.29 g | 20.1 mm |
| Issuer | Federal state of Gotha (German notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.29 g |
| Diameter | 20.1 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#38819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
2
✭ PFENNIG ✭
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Städte des Herzogtums, Sachsen-Coburg].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennigs - Gotha ND (1919) coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of precious metals like gold, silver, or copper. The use of iron in coinage was a result of the economic and political circumstances of the time, as Germany was experiencing hyperinflation and there was a shortage of precious metals. The iron coins were introduced as an emergency measure to address the shortage of small change, and they were only issued for a brief period of time. This coin is a unique example of how currency can be adapted to meet the needs of a specific historical context.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1919) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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