2 Deutsche Mark

2 Deutsche Mark - obverse2 Deutsche Mark - reverse

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Features

Issuer Federal Republic of Germany
Period Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1951
Value 2 Deutsche Mark (2 DEM)
Currency Deutsche Mark (1948-2001)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight 7 g
Diameter 25.75 mm
Thickness 1.87 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 1 July 1958
Number
N#
4675
References KM# 111,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
J# 386,
Kurt Jaeger, Michael Kurt Sonntag; 2021. Die deutschen Münzen seit 1871 : mit Prägezahlen und Bewertungen (27th edition). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
Schön# 109
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Eagle with text around

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND
·G·

Translation: Federal Republic of Germany

Engraver: Josef Bernhart

Reverse

Denomination flanked by leaves, grapes and grain sprigs, date above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1951
2
DEUTSCHE
MARK

Engraver: Josef Bernhart

Edge

Smooth with text

Script: Latin

Lettering: EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT

Translation: Unity and Justice and Freedom

Mints

D Munich, Germany (1158-date)
F Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart, Germany (1374-date)
G Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg, Karlsruhe, Germany (1827-date)
J Hamburgische Münze, Germany (801-date)

Comments

The very similar design and size to the 1 DM coin resulting in frequent confusions made it quite unpopular which resulted in a short production run and swift withdrawal from circulation.
It is also the only post World War (West) German coin that got demonetized and is not exchangeable for Euros.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1951 D 19 564 000 $ 7.20 $ 11 $ 11 $ 54 38%
1951 D 200 0.9% Proof
1951 F 22 609 000 $ 5.40 $ 11 $ 11 $ 12 $ 30 43%
1951 F 150 0.8% Proof
1951 G 33 0.4% Proof
1951 G 13 012 000 $ 9.20 $ 15 $ 21 $ 86 25% some 1951G coins were restruck without authorization by a mint official using genuine dies - quantity unknown
1951 J 20 104 000 $ 8.60 $ 11 $ 14 38%
1951 J 180 0.5% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Deutsche Mark
Katz
Auction 103
Lot 883
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 15.11
(EUR 14.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Deutsche MarkPicture 1 of a sold 2 Deutsche Mark
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 29 The Kansas Collection of German Coins Showcase Auction 61272
Lot 97427
Internet Archive
29 May 2022 Undetermined UNC
(NGC PR65)
USD 480.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Deutsche MarkPicture 1 of a sold 2 Deutsche Mark
Katz
Auction 92
Lot 2521
Internet Archive
15 Aug 2023 Undetermined AU USD 43.16
(EUR 40.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Deutsche MarkPicture 1 of a sold 2 Deutsche Mark
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 1594
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 Undetermined XF USD 31.29
(EUR 29.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Deutsche Mark
Katz
Auction 57
Lot 1730
Internet Archive
19 Mar 2022 Undetermined F USD 42.09
(EUR 39.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
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