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2 Mark - Schleiz
1922 year| Porcelain (brown) | 3.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schleiz (Thuringia) (Federal state of Thuringia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1922 |
| Value | 2 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Porcelain (brown) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#129753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, name surrounding left facing image of Johann Friedrich Böttger in solid line diamond
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JOHANN FRIEDRICH BÖTTGER
* 5. 2.
16 85
Comment
Johann Friedrich Böttger; a German alchemist. He was born in Schleiz and is normally credited with being the first European to discover the secret of the creation of porcelainInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Mark coin from Schleiz, Thuringia, is that it was made of porcelain, which is a unique material for coins. Porcelain was chosen for this coin because it was a locally sourced material in Thuringia, which was known for its porcelain production. The use of porcelain also gave the coin a distinctive brown color, which made it stand out from other coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 10500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Mark - Schleiz 1922 coin.
