2 Pfennigs - Charlottenburg Aron Ares
| Issuer | Charlottenburg, City of |
|---|---|
| Year | |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 16.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Men18#5532.2 , Hasselmann#59.2 |
| Obverse description | Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ARON-ARES CHARLOTTENBURG 2 |
| Reverse description | Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE 2 * * * |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND - - |
| Numisquare ID | 2046509270 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: This 2 Pfennigs coin, issued by the City of Charlottenburg, represents a pivotal era in German monetary history. Though the precise year is unstated, its zinc composition strongly indicates an emergency issue, most likely during or immediately following the First World War. As a component of Prussia, Charlottenburg, like many German municipalities, resorted