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2 Pfennigs - Meuselwitz (Prehlitzgrube) ND
| Zinc | 1.4 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Meuselwitz (Saxe-Altenburg) (Federal state of Saxe-Altenburg) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#282583 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
2
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Braunkohlenindustrie
Interesting fact
The 2 Pfennigs - Meuselwitz (Prehlitzgrube) ND coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. At that time, the value of the German mark was rapidly decreasing, and the government was forced to issue new coins with lower denominations to keep up with the inflation. The 2 Pfennigs coin was one of the coins minted during this time, and it was made of zinc, a relatively inexpensive metal, to keep production costs down. Despite its low value, the coin is now a rare and collectible item, and it serves as a reminder of the economic challenges faced by Germany during that time period.
