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2 Pfennige - Frederick Francis II
1872 year| Copper | 3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Grand duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Frederick Francis II (Friedrich Franz II) (1842-1883) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1872 |
| Value | 2 Pfennigs (2 Pfennige) (0.02) |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 1878 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#34923 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
Denomination, date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FÜNFZIG EINE MARK
2
PFENNIGE
1872
B
SCHEIDE MÜNZE
Engraver: Max Barludek
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was a territory in Northern Germany held by the House of Mecklenburg residing at Schwerin. It was a sovereign member state of the German Confederation and became a federated state of the North German Confederation and finally of the German Empire in 1871.Interesting fact
The 2 Pfennige coin from the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, featuring Frederick Francis II, was minted in 1872 and made of copper. It weighs 3 grams and has a diameter of 23.5 millimeters. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it's now a rare and valuable collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 B | 1155100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pfennige - Frederick Francis II 1872 coin.
