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2 Markkaa
Silver (.868) | 10.3657 g | 27.5 mm |
Issuer | Finland |
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Grand Prince | Alexander II (1855-1881) Nicholas II (1894-1917) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1865-1908 |
Value | 2 Markkaa |
Currency | Markka (1860-1963) |
Composition | Silver (.868) |
Weight | 10.3657 g |
Diameter | 27.5 mm |
Thickness | 1.91 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Demonetized | 1 January 1994 |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#32440 |
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Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Denomination above date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
MARKKAA
1907
Translation:
2
Marks
Engraver: A. Fadejev
Edge
Smooth with lettering
Lettering: HOPEATA 83 1/3 OSAA | WASKEA 12 2/3 OSAA |
Translation: silver 83 1/3 parts | copper 12 2/3 parts |
Comment
Lettering in coins minted in years 1865 and 1866 is larger:
Kahnt/Schön and Schön catalog by ruler. Kahnt/Schön# 7 (-1874) for Alexander and Schön# 13 (1905-) for Nicholas II.
2 Markkaa 1865 two different bow ties
2 Markkaa 1906 two different edges
Interesting fact
The 2 Markkaa coin from Finland, made of Silver (.868) and weighing 10.3657g, is interesting because it was used as a means of payment in Finland during a time of great change and development in the country. The coin was introduced in 1865, just a few years after Finland gained its independence from Russia, and it remained in circulation until 1908, a time of rapid industrialization and modernization in Finland. Despite the changes that took place during this period, the 2 Markkaa coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and it is still highly sought after by collectors today.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1865 S | 203000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1866 S | 820000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1867 S | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1870 S | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1872 S | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1874 S | 502000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1905 L | 24000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1906 L | 225000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1907 L | 125000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1908 L | 124000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Markkaa 1865-1908 coin.