2 Pfennigs - Zipsendorf (Leonhardwerke A.G.) ND front 2 Pfennigs - Zipsendorf (Leonhardwerke A.G.) ND back
2 Pfennigs - Zipsendorf (Leonhardwerke A.G.) ND photo
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2 Pfennigs - Zipsendorf (Leonhardwerke A.G.) ND

 
Iron 1.9 g 18.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Municipality of Zipsendorf (Prussian province of Saxony)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
1.9 g
Diameter
18.0 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#296113
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
2
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Menzel: BBB
Fa: Braunkohlenindustrie

Interesting fact

The 2 Pfennigs - Zipsendorf (Leonhardwerke A.G.) ND coin was minted during a time when the Prussian province of Saxony was experiencing significant economic growth and industrialization. The coin's iron composition was a result of the increased demand for coinage that could be used in everyday transactions, and the Leonhardwerke A.G. mint was one of the prominent mints that produced these coins. Despite its small denomination, the 2 Pfennigs coin played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce in the region during this time.