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2 Pfennigs - Hirschberg (Maschinenbau AG. vorm. Starke and Hoffmann) ND
| Zinc | 2.2 g | 19.6 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hirschberg (Lower Silesia) (Prussian province of Lower Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#339546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The 2 Pfennigs coin was introduced in 1873, during the reign of Kaiser Wilhelm I, as part of a new currency system that replaced the old system of Thalers and Groschen. This change was made to simplify the currency system and make it more modern, but it also coincided with the rapid industrialization and urbanization of Germany during the late 19th century. The fact that this coin was made of zinc, a relatively inexpensive metal, also reflects the economic and industrial changes happening at the time.