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2 Marks - Charles Alexander
1898 year| Silver (.900) | 11.11 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Charles Alexander (Karl Alexander) (1853-1901) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1898 |
| Value | 2 Marks |
| Currency | Mark (1892-1918) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 11.11 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#57846 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1898
* ZWEI MARK *
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Charles Alexander, the Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, who ruled the grand duchy from 1853 until his death in 1901. The coin features an image of Charles Alexander on one side and the coat of arms of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach on the other. It was minted in a limited quantity and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 A | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Marks - Charles Alexander 1898 coin.
