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2 Pfennigs - Halle (A. Riebecksche Montanwerke A.G) ND
| Iron | 2.0 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Halle an der Saale (notgeld) (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#274178 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl circle, legend surrounding with denomination centered.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
2
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
(Menzel: BBB)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at the time, as most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold. The use of iron in the production of this coin may have been a result of the scarcity of other metals during World War I, which led to the creation of notgeld, or emergency money, in Germany. The fact that this coin was made of iron and still maintains its value as a collector's item today is a testament to its historical significance and the ingenuity of the people who created it.