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2 Marks - William II
| Silver (.900) (Ag 900, Cu 100) | 11.11 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1891-1912 |
| Value | 2 Marks |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Ag 900, Cu 100) |
| Weight | 11.11 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1918 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#7935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1907
* ZWEI MARK *
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Germany. The Kingdom of Prussia, which was the largest and most powerful state in the German Empire, was undergoing rapid industrialization and urbanization, which led to an increased demand for currency. As a result, the 2 Mark coin was introduced as a new denomination to facilitate trade and commerce. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's composition was a deliberate choice, as it was a widely accepted and valued metal at the time, and was seen as a symbol of stability and prosperity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 A | 544000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 A | 182000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 A | 948000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 A | 1772000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 A | 1045000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 A | 2351000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 A | 2582000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1901 A | 398486 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1902 A | 3948323 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1903 A | 4078709 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1904 A | 9981031 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 A | 620 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 A | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 A | 8085264 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 A | 2389550 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 A | 1181475 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 A | 732813 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Marks - William II 1891-1912 coin.
