2 Pfennigs - Marburg an der Lahn
1917 year| Iron | 2.0 g | 17.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Marburg (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| 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 | Iron |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#221662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Legend half circled above rider on horseback with date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZ
1917
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Hessen-Nassau].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pfennigs - Marburg an der Lahn 1917 coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron was likely a result of the wartime economy and the need for alternative materials due to the shortage of traditional metals. This makes the coin a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 10590 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pfennigs - Marburg an der Lahn 1917 coin.
