2 Pfennigs - Crailsheim Wilh. Habermeier
| Issuer | Saxe-Altenburg, Duchy of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1918 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 1918 |
| Reference(s) | Men18#5888.7 , Hasselmann#229.2.2 |
| Obverse description | Pearl rim, legend surrounding half pearl circle and date, denomination centered |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | WILH. HABERMEIER 2 1918 CRAILSHEIM |
| Reverse description | Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE 2 * * * |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1918 - - 1 050 |
| Numisquare ID | 2079944590 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: This 2 Pfennigs coin, attributed to the Duchy of Saxe-Altenburg, emerges from the tumultuous final year of the German Empire in 1918. As World War I neared its conclusion, widespread metal shortages necessitated the production of coinage from base metals like iron. While officially attributed to Saxe-Altenburg under