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2 Marks (Jena University) – Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: 350th Anniversary of the Jena University

Germany

Context

Year: 1908

Country: Germany

Issuer: Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach

Period:

Grand Duchy

Ruler: William Ernest

Currency:

Mark

(1892—1918)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 50,000

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: #219

Numista: #39920

Value

Bullion value: $28.53

Obverse

Description:

Elector Friedrich in ceremonial robes with sword.

Inscription:

JOH · FRIED · D · GROSZMUT · KURF · V · SACHSEN · STIFTER · D · UNIV · JENA ·

SPES MEA IN DEO

Translation:

JOHANN FRIEDRICH THE GREAT-HEARTED ELECTOR OF SAXONY FOUNDER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF JENA

MY HOPE IS IN GOD

Script: Latin

Languages: German, Latin

Reverse

Description:

Imperial eagle with crown.

Inscription:

DEUTSCHES REICH 1908

* ZWEI MARK *

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Berlin	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1908	A	50,000

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