2 Marks - Frederick III

Features

Issuer	Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King	Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1888)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1888
Value	2 Marks
Currency	Mark
Composition	Silver (.900)
Weight	11.111 g
Diameter	28 mm
Thickness	2.18 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 21786
References	KM# 510, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. J# 98 Kurt Jaeger, Michael Kurt Sonntag; 2021. Die deutschen Münzen seit 1871 : mit Prägezahlen und Bewertungen (27^th edition). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.

Obverse

Friedrich III, German Emperor and King of Prussia

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRIEDRICH DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG V. PREUSSEN
A

Translation: Friedrich, German Emperor King of Prussia. A.

Reverse

Crown over imperial eagle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1888
* ZWEI MARK *

Translation:
German Empire 1888
*Two Marks*

Edge

Milled

Mint

A	Berlin, Germany (1280-date)

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Date	Mintage	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Frequency
Undetermined
1888 A	500 000	$ 26	$ 28	$ 47	$ 61	$ 120	99%
1888 A							1.8%	Proof

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 120 Lot 1984	13 Apr 2024	1888 A	UNC	USD 78.17 (EUR 72.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 119 Lot 828	30 Mar 2024	1888 A	UNC	USD 98.80 (EUR 91.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 114 Lot 577	24 Feb 2024	1888 A	UNC	USD 60.80 (EUR 56.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 112 Lot 714	10 Feb 2024	1888 A	UNC	USD 57.54 (EUR 53.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232345 Lot 62268	2 Nov 2023	1888 A	UNC (NGC MS65)	USD 169.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 September 25 Spotlight: German States World Coins Showcase Auction 61325 Lot 24397	25 Sep 2023	1888 A	UNC (NGC MS65)	USD 169.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 94 Lot 781	30 Aug 2023	1888 A	UNC	USD 70.57 (EUR 65.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232328 Lot 62286	6 Jul 2023	1888 A	UNC (PCGS MS63)	USD 119.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 82 Lot 665	13 May 2023	1888 A	UNC	USD 68.40 (EUR 63.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 80 Lot 617	5 Apr 2023	1888 A	UNC	USD 108.57 (EUR 100.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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