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2 Marks (Leipzig University) – Saxony

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: 500th Anniversary of the Leipzig University

Germany

Context

Year: 1909

Country: Germany

Issuer: Saxony

Period:

Kingdom

Ruler: Frederick Augustus III

Currency:

Mark

(1872—1917)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 125,300

Material

Diameter: 28 mm

Weight: 11.11 g

Silver weight: 10.00 g

Thickness: 2.25 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #1268

Numista: #31889

Value

Bullion value: $28.14

Obverse

Description:

Friedrich the Pugnacious and Friedrich August III.

Inscription:

FRIEDRICH DER STREITBARE ~ FRIEDRICH AUGUST

* 1409 UNIVERSITÄT LEIPZIG 1909 *

Translation:

FREDERICK THE WARTLIKE ~ FREDERICK AUGUSTUS

* 1409 UNIVERSITY LEIPZIG 1909 *

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

Description:

Imperial eagle with crowned shield.

Inscription:

DEUTSCHES REICH 1909

* ZWEI MARK *

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Muldenhütten	E

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1909	E	125,000
1909	E	300	Proof

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