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2 Pfennigs - Pforzheim (B.H. Mayers Hof-Kunst-Präge Anstalt) ND
| Copper | 3.5 g | 20.6 mm |
| Issuer | City of Pforzheim (Federal state of Baden) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#290363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Wreath of leaves surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GUT FÜR
2
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted in the 1920s, during the hyperinflation period that followed World War I. At that time, the value of the German mark plummeted, and the government was forced to print more and more money to keep up with the demand for goods and services. This led to a period of extreme inflation, where the value of money dropped significantly, and the price of goods and services skyrocketed. Despite this, the 2 Pfennigs coin remained a stable denomination and was widely used in everyday transactions.
