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2 Marks (Prussians entering the war against Napoleon) – Prussia

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: 100th Anniversary of the Prussians entering the war against Napoleon

Germany

Context

Year: 1913

Country: Germany

Issuer: Prussia

Period:

Kingdom

Ruler: William II

Currency:

Mark

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,500,000

Material

Diameter: 28 mm

Weight: 11.11 g

Silver weight: 10.00 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #532

Numista: #13477

Value

Bullion value: $28.14

Obverse

Description:

King Frederick William III on horseback amid a cheering crowd, with his battle cry and the date below.

Inscription:

DER KÖNIG RIEF UND ALLE ALLE KAMEN·

MIT GOTT-FÜR KÖNIG UND VATERLAND

17-3-1813

Translation:

The King called, and all, all came.

With God - for King and Fatherland

17-3-1813

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

Description:

Eagle grasping a snake, denomination below.

Inscription:

DEUTSCHES REICH 1913

* ZWEI MARK *

Translation:

GERMAN EMPIRE 1913

* TWO MARKS *

Script: Latin

Language: German

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Berlin	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1913	—	1,500,000
1913	—	—	Proof

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