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2 Pfennigs - Spiegelau (Ernst Petzold Jr. Holzindustrie) ND
| Iron | 2.0 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Spiegelau (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#295317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
2
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted by a private company, Ernst Petzold Jr. Holzindustrie, rather than a government mint. This is indicated by the initials "Spiegelau" on the coin, which refer to the municipality where the company was located. This practice of private companies minting coins was not uncommon in Germany during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and it adds an interesting layer of complexity to the history of coinage in the country.
