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2 Marks - Frederick August

 
Silver (.900) 11.111 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand duchy of Oldenburg (German States)
Grand duke
Frederick Augustus II (Friedrich August II) (1900-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1900-1901
Value
2 Marks
Currency
Mark
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
11.111 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#32021
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1901
* ZWEI MARK *

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Marks coin from the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg is that it features an image of Frederick August, the last Grand Duke of Oldenburg, on one side, and an image of the Oldenburg coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change in Germany, as the various German states were in the process of unifying under a single government. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1900 A 100000 - - - - - -
1901 A 260 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Marks - Frederick August 1900-1901 coin.