2 Marks - William Ernest (Jena University) 1908 front 2 Marks - William Ernest (Jena University) 1908 back
2 Marks - William Ernest (Jena University) 1908 photo
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2 Marks - William Ernest Jena University

1908 year
Silver (.900) 11.111 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, German States)
Grand duke
William Ernest (Wilhelm Ernst) (1901-1918)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1908
Value
2 Marks
Currency
Mark (1892-1918)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
11.111 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#39920
Rarity index
65%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1908
* ZWEI MARK *

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 350th anniversary of Jena University, which was founded in 1558 and is one of the oldest universities in Germany.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1908 A 50000 - - - - - -

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