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2 Marks - Frederick William

Features

Issuer Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Mecklenburg-Strelitz, German States)
Grand duke Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1860-1904)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1877
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#
37151
References KM# 108
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, J# 90
Battenberg Gietl Verlag (publisher). Die deutschen Münzen seit 1871. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany (4 volumes).

Obverse

Bust facing left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FRIEDRICH WILH. V.G.G. GROSSH. V. MECKLENB. STRL.

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle with value below and date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1877
* ZWEI MARK *

Edge

Reeded

Mint

A Berlin, Germany (1280-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1877 A Photo 100 000 $ 1200 88%
1877 A Proof 6%

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Bullion value: USD 22.06 Search tips
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Actual silver weight: 0.322 oz
Current silver price: 68.63 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Marks - Frederick WilliamPicture 1 of a sold 2 Marks - Frederick WilliamPicture 1 of a sold 2 Marks - Frederick WilliamPicture 1 of a sold 2 Marks - Frederick William
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 32855
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 1877 A AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 1140.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Marks - Frederick William
Katz
Auction 171
Lot 1823
Internet Archive
10 Oct 2025 1877 A XF USD 163.18
(EUR 141.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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