2 Marks - Frederick I (Reign) 1896 front 2 Marks - Frederick I (Reign) 1896 back
2 Marks - Frederick I (Reign) 1896 photo
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2 Marks - Frederick I Reign

1896 year
Silver (.900) 11.111 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Anhalt-Dessau (German States)
Duke
Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1871-1901)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1896
Value
2 Marks
Currency
Mark
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
11.111 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#30794
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Inscription at top with date. Crowned imperial German eagle. Inscription at bottom with denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* DEUTSCHES REICH 1896 *
ZWEI MARK

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the reign of Frederick I, the last Duke of Anhalt-Dessau, who ruled from 1863 to 1904. The coin's design features an image of Frederick I on the obverse, and the reverse features the Anhalt-Dessau coat of arms. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1896 A 50000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Marks - Frederick I (Reign) 1896 coin.