Afternoon everyone......
In just two more days, everyone will be waiting for the fat guy in a red suit to bring gifts of joy......
But until then, we still have #worldcoinwednesday.
This is a very interesting coin in my opinion. One because it predates World War One. Two because it’s considered a German coin, but predates it’s existence.
The coin is a 1905 Prussian Zwei Mark and it’s in pretty stellar condition.
Here are the specs:
Country Kingdom of Prussia
(German states)
King William II (1888-1918)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1891-1912
Value 2 Mark (2)
Currency Mark
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 11.11 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
References KM# 522, J# 102
Obverse
Bust facing right.
Lettering:
WILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG V. PREUSSEN
A
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle.
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1905
- ZWEI MARK *
Edge
Milled