2 Pfennig - Wilhelm II
Features
| Issuer | German New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Wilhelm II (1888-1918)
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| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1894 |
| Value | 2 Pfennig (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
Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
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| References |
KM# 2,  Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. And 5 more volumes.
Kurt Jaeger, Michael Kurt Sonntag; 2019. Die deutschen Münzen seit 1871 : mit Prägezahlen und Bewertungen (26th edition). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
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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 | ||||
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| Undetermined | ||||||||||||
| 1894 A | 250 000 | $ 153 | 97% | 233,232 were melted | ||||||||
| 1894 A | 3% | Proof | ||||||||||
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Price | ||
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232231 Lot 61368 
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Jul 28, 2022 | 1894 A – 233,232 were melted |
UNC (NGC MS64 Brown) |
USD 121.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232115 Lot 63394
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Apr 14, 2021 | 1894 A – 233,232 were melted |
UNC (PCGS MS65 Red and Brown) |
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912 Lot 36199
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Mar 24, 2019 | 1894 A – 233,232 were melted |
UNC (PCGS MS64 Red and Brown) |
USD 168.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2021 December 11 - 13 HKINF World Coins Signature® Auction - Hong Kong 3095 Lot 36367
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Dec 11, 2021 | 1894 A – Proof |
UNC (NGC PR64+ Brown) |
USD 1440.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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