© 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 Zinc pattern strike ND
| Zinc | 7.44 g | 27.95 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1904-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1905-1914 |
| Value | 2 Marks |
| Currency | Mark (1872-1917) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 7.44 g |
| Diameter | 27.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial eagle under crown facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1
* ZWEI MARK *
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Marks - Frederick August III (Zinc pattern strike) ND (1905-1914) from Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) made of Zinc weighing 7.44 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Germany. The coin was minted during the reign of Frederick August III, who was the last king of Saxony and ruled from 1904 to 1918. During his reign, Germany was undergoing rapid industrialization and urbanization, which led to significant changes in the country's economy, society, and politics. Despite these changes, the coin still maintains a strong collectible value among numismatists today.
