2 Marks - Frederick Francis II

Features

Issuer Grand duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States)
Grand duke Frederick Francis II (Friedrich Franz II) (1842-1883)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1876
Value 2 Marks
Currency Mark
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 11.111 g
Diameter 28 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
74378
References KM# 320,
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# 84
Kurt Jaeger, Michael Kurt Sonntag; 2021. Die deutschen Münzen seit 1871 : mit Prägezahlen und Bewertungen (27th edition). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.

Obverse

Bust facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRIEDRICH FRANZ V.G.G.GROSH.V.MECKLENB.SCHWER.
A

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, denomination below between stars and date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1876
* ZWEI MARK *

Edge

Reeded

Mint

A Berlin, Germany (1280-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1876 A Photo 300 000 $ 450 90%
1876 A 10% Proof

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Bullion value: USD 8.03 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Marks - Frederick Francis IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Marks - Frederick Francis IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Marks - Frederick Francis IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Marks - Frederick Francis II
Heritage Auctions
2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076
Lot 33872
Internet Archive
5 Sep 2019 1876 A AU
(NGC AU53)
USD 480.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Marks - Frederick Francis IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Marks - Frederick Francis II
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231912
Lot 63210
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2019 1876 A AU
(NGC AU Details (Cleaned))
USD 456.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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