2 Pfennigs - Zwiesel 1917 front 2 Pfennigs - Zwiesel 1917 back
2 Pfennigs - Zwiesel 1917 photo
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2 Pfennigs - Zwiesel

1917 year
Zinc - 18 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Zwiesel (Federal state of Bavaria)
Emperor
William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1917
Value
2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided) with a hole (Central hole 4.0mm)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#290607
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
2
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2 Pfennigs - Zwiesel 1917 coin from the City of Zwiesel in Bavaria, made of zinc, features a unique design element - a stylized eagle with outstretched wings, which was a common motif in German coinage during the early 20th century.