© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Mark ND
| Aluminium plated copper | 4.13 g | 28.07 mm |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1226-1811,1815-1937) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1904-1912 |
| Value | 2 Marks |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Aluminium plated copper |
| Weight | 4.13 g |
| Diameter | 28.07 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two-headed eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FREIE UND HANSESTADT LÜBECK
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Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Mark ND (1904-1912) from Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) made of Aluminium plated copper weighing 4.13 g is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Wilhelm II, who was known for his ambitious military and economic policies. The coin's design, which features a depiction of a Hanseatic merchant ship, reflects the city's rich history as a major trading center in the Baltic region. Additionally, the use of aluminum plating on a copper base was a innovative technique for its time, and speaks to the city's reputation for industrial and technological advancements.
