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2 Pfennigs - Marburg an der Lahn

1917 year
Iron 2.0 g 17.8 mm
Description
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 with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#345706
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Legend half circled above rider on horseback with date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZ
1917

Edge

Plain

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 common material used for coinage during World War I due to the shortage of other metals. This coin, in particular, has a unique historical significance as it was issued during the Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau, and it weighs 2.0 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  15650 - - - - - -

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