2 Marks - Ernest Louis 1895-1900 front 2 Marks - Ernest Louis 1895-1900 back
2 Marks - Ernest Louis 1895-1900 photo
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2 Marks - Ernest Louis

 
Silver (.900) 11.11 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States)
Grand duke
Ernest Louis (Ernst Ludwig) (1892-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1895-1900
Value
2 Marks
Currency
Mark
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
11.11 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#56104
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1900
* ZWEI MARK *

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Ernest Louis, the Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the coat of arms of the Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1895 A 53700 - - - - - -
1896 A 200 - - - - - -
1898 A 360 - - - - - -
1899 A 128 - - - - - -
1900 A 200 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Marks - Ernest Louis 1895-1900 coin.