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2 Pfennigs - Zwiesel
1920 year| Zinc | 1.7 g | 17.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zwiesel (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 17.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#34437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, date with legend under leaves of wheat stalk
Script: Latin
Lettering:
192 0
KRIEGS=NOT
WENIG BROT
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 2 Pfennigs - Zwiesel 1920 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local Notgeld (emergency money) and foreign currencies. The 2 Pfennigs - Zwiesel 1920 coin, made of zinc and weighing only 1.7 grams, was likely used as a substitute for the rapidly devaluing paper mark.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 40500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pfennigs - Zwiesel 1920 coin.
