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2 Pfennigs - Hamm
1917 year| Zinc | 1.2 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hamm (notgeld) (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#239540 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
2
★ ★ 1917 ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Pfennigs - Hamm 1917 coin from the City of Hamm (notgeld) in the Prussian province of Westphalia is interesting because it was made of zinc, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of metals like copper, silver, or gold, but the use of zinc in this coin reflects the economic and political conditions of Germany during World War I, when many traditional metal resources were scarce or unavailable. The use of zinc in this coin is a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins of its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 20800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pfennigs - Hamm 1917 coin.
