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2 Pfennigs - Heldrungen (Gewerkschaft Heldrungen II) ND
| Zinc | 1.5 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Heldrungen (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#274897 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl circle, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
2
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Edge
Plain
Comment
(Menzel: BBB)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The hyperinflation of the 1920s had a significant impact on the value of the German mark, and the government was forced to introduce a new currency, the Rentenmark, in 1923. The 2 Pfennigs coin was minted in 1922, just before the introduction of the Rentenmark, and its value was equivalent to 1/50th of a Rentenmark. This coin is a reminder of the economic challenges faced by Germany in the early 20th century and the efforts made to stabilize the economy.
