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2 Marks - Frederick Francis II
1876 year| Silver (.900) | 11.111 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Grand duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Frederick Francis II (Friedrich Franz II) (1842-1883) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1876 |
| Value | 2 Marks |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 11.111 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#74378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, denomination below between stars and date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1876
* ZWEI MARK *
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Frederick Francis II, the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, on one side, and an image of a Griffin, which is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, on the other side. This coin was minted in 1876 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, which was a region in northern Germany. The coin was made of silver with a purity of .900 and weighed 11.111 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1876 A | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Marks - Frederick Francis II 1876 coin.
