2 Pfennig - Wilhelm II

€1.00
IssuerGerman New Guinea
Year1894
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02)
CurrencyGoldmark (1894-1895)
CompositionCopper
Weight3.33 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to15 April 1911
Reference(s) KM#2, J#702
Obverse description2-line inscription over two palm branches.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringNEU-GUINEA COMPAGNIE
(Translation: New Guinea Company)
Reverse descriptionValue within beaded circle, legend surrounding.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringZWEI NEU-GUINEA PFENNIG 1894 2 A
(Translation: Two New Guinea Pfennig)
EdgePlain
MintA
Berlin, Germany (1280-date)
Mintage1894 A - 233,232 were melted - 250 000
1894 A - Proof -
Catalog ID2009460010
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