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2 Mark - Wilhelm II
1894 year| Silver (.900) | 11.111 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | German New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1894 |
| Value | 2 Mark |
| Currency | Goldmark (1894-1895) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 11.111 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 April 1911 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#21763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Value and date within palm wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEU-GUINEA COMPAGNIE
2
NEU-GUINEA
MARK
1894
A
Engraver: Emil Weigand
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Mark - Wilhelm II 1894 coin from German New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) is that it was minted during a time when the region was still a German colony, and it features an image of Wilhelm II, the German Emperor at the time, on one side, and an image of a Papua New Guinean man on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, with only a limited number of coins minted, making it a unique piece of history from the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 A | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Mark - Wilhelm II 1894 coin.
