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2 Marks - William I
| Silver (.900) (Ag 900, Cu 100) | 11.111 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | William I (Wilhelm I.) (1861-1888) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1876-1884 |
| Value | 2 Marks |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Ag 900, Cu 100) |
| Weight | 11.111 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1918 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#5810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Crowned Imperial eagle. Value at the bottom between stars and date at the end of the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1876
* ZWEI MARK *
Translation:
German Empire 1876
* Two Mark *
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Germany. The Kingdom of Prussia, which was established in 1701, was in the process of becoming the leading state of a unified Germany during the late 19th century. This coin, featuring King William I, was minted during a period of rapid industrialization and economic growth, which would ultimately pave the way for Germany's rise to become a major world power.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1876 A | 13369896 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 B | 3985119 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 C | 5233403 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 A | 3633572 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 B | 1301471 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 C | 1321471 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 A | 29260 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 A | 644715 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 A | 164712 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 A | 140168 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Marks - William I 1876-1884 coin.
