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2 Marks (Georg II) – Saxe-Meiningen

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: Celebrating the 75th birthday of Georg II

Germany

Context

Year: 1901

Country: Germany

Issuer: Saxe-Meiningen

Period:

Duchy

Ruler: George II

Currency:

Mark

(1872—1915)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 20,000

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: #196

Numista: #32735

Value

Bullion value: $28.28

Obverse

Description:

Right-facing bust.

Inscription:

GEORG II HERZOG V. SACHSEN-MEININGEN

D

Translation:

GEORGE II DUKE OF SAXONY-MEININGEN

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

Description:

Imperial eagle with crown.

Inscription:

DEUTSCHES REICH 1901

* ZWEI MARK *

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Munich	D

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1901	D	20,000
1901	D	—	Proof

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