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2 Marks - William II Declaration of war against Napoleon
1913 year| Silver (.900) | 11.11 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1913 |
| Value | 2 Marks |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 11.11 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#13477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Eagle with a snake in its talons, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1913
* ZWEI MARK *
Translation:
German Empire 1913
Two Mark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This commemorative coin, also known as “The King Called”, marks the centenary of King Frederick William III’s appeal “To My People” in Breslau, which lead to the declaration of war against Napoleon’s France. The featured distinctive eagle clutching a snake, symbolizes Prussia’s resistance to France's foreign domination. This motif differs from the standard heraldic eagle and is one of the rare exceptions among the Kaiserreich commemorative coins.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1913 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of King William II's declaration of war against Napoleon, which took place on March 17, 1813. The coin's design features an image of King William II on one side and an image of the Prussian eagle on the other. The coin was minted in silver (.900) and weighs 11.11 grams. It was circulated in the German States and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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