2 Pfennig - Wilhelm II

Features

Issuer German New Guinea (Papua New Guinea)
Emperor William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1894
Value 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02)
Currency Goldmark (1894-1895)
Composition Copper
Weight 3.33 g
Diameter 20 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 15 April 1911
Number
N#
21761
References KM# 2,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
J# 702
Kurt Jaeger, Michael Kurt Sonntag; 2021. Die deutschen Münzen seit 1871 : mit Prägezahlen und Bewertungen (27th edition). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.

Obverse

2-line inscription over two palm branches.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NEU-GUINEA
COMPAGNIE

Translation:
New Guinea
Company

Reverse

Value within beaded circle, legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ZWEI NEU-GUINEA PFENNIG 1894
2
A

Translation: Two New Guinea Pfennig

Edge

Plain

Mint

A Berlin, Germany (1280-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1894 A Photo 250 000 $ 160 $ 170 $ 170 97% 233,232 were melted
1894 A Photo 5% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pfennig - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Pfennig - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Pfennig - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Pfennig - Wilhelm II
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232305
Lot 61422
Internet Archive
26 Jan 2023 1894 A – 233,232 were melted UNC
(NGC MS63 Brown)
USD 174.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pfennig - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Pfennig - Wilhelm II
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232231
Lot 61368
Internet Archive
28 Jul 2022 1894 A – 233,232 were melted UNC
(NGC MS64 Brown)
USD 121.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pfennig - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Pfennig - Wilhelm II
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232115
Lot 63394
Internet Archive
14 Apr 2021 1894 A – 233,232 were melted UNC
(PCGS MS65 Red and Brown)
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pfennig - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Pfennig - Wilhelm II
Heritage Auctions
A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912
Lot 36199
Internet Archive
24 Mar 2019 1894 A – 233,232 were melted UNC
(PCGS MS64 Red and Brown)
USD 168.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pfennig - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Pfennig - Wilhelm II
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 15
Lot 1135
Internet Archive
20 Jun 2020 1894 A – 233,232 were melted XF USD 107.99
(EUR 100.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pfennig - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Pfennig - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Pfennig - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Pfennig - Wilhelm II
Heritage Auctions
2021 December 11 - 13 HKINF World Coins Signature® Auction - Hong Kong 3095
Lot 36367
Internet Archive
11 Dec 2021 1894 A – Proof UNC
(NGC PR64+ Brown)
USD 1440.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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