© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Marks - Frederick August III Trial strike ND
1916 year| Silver (.900) | 10.15 g | 28.1 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1904-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1916 |
| Value | 2 Marks |
| Currency | Mark (1872-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 10.15 g |
| Diameter | 28.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with shield on breast
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* DEUTSCHES REICH 1 *
ZWEI MARK
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted as a trial strike, which means it was not intended for circulation and was instead used as a test piece to evaluate the quality of the dies and the striking process. This makes it a rare and unique piece among collectors.
