© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Pfennigs Pattern
1966 year| Tombac plated iron | 3.03 g | 19.25 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1966 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02 DEM) |
| Currency | Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) |
| Composition | Tombac plated iron |
| Weight | 3.03 g |
| Diameter | 19.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Denomination between two Rye ears (Binomial Name: Secale cereal) and the mintmark at the top
Script: Latin
Lettering:
J
2
PFENNIG
Engraver: Adolf Jäger
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Pfennigs coin from the Federal Republic of Germany, minted in 1966, is interesting because it was made of Tombac, a copper alloy that was used as a substitute for bronze during the coin's production. Tombac is a unique material that is composed of copper, zinc, and sometimes other metals, and it has a distinctive golden color. The use of Tombac in the production of this coin adds to its distinctiveness and rarity, making it a prized collector's item among numismatists.
