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2 Marks - Charles Günther
1896 year| Silver (.900) | 11.11 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen (Schwarzburg-Sondershausen, German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Charles Günther (Karl Günther) (1880-1909) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1896 |
| Value | 2 Marks |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 11.11 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#33260 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1896
* ZWEI MARK *
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Possibly unique 1901 type known.© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Germany. The Principality of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen was one of the many small German states that existed before the unification of Germany in 1871. The coin was minted in 1896, just a few years before the outbreak of World War I, which would lead to the abolition of the German monarchy and the establishment of the Weimar Republic. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a tangible reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 A | 190 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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