2 Marks - Frederick August
| Émetteur | Oldenburg, Grand duchy of |
|---|---|
| Année | 1900-1901 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 2 Marks |
| Devise | Mark |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Poids | 11.111 g |
| Diamètre | 28 mm |
| Épaisseur | 2 mm |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | KM#202, AKS#45, J#94 |
| Description de l’avers | Bust facing left. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers | FRIEDRICH AUGUST GROSSHERZOG V. OLDENBURG A |
| Description du revers | Crowned imperial eagle. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | DEUTSCHES REICH 1901 * ZWEI MARK * |
| Tranche | Reeded |
| Atelier |
A Berlin, Germany (1280-date) |
| Tirage |
1900 A - - 100 000 1901 A - - 75 000 1901 A - Proof - 260 |
| ID Numisquare | 1794669860 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
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Historical Context: This 2 Marks coin, issued by the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg in 1900-1901, features Frederick August, the last reigning Grand Duke. Minted during the Wilhelminian era, it exemplifies the monetary standardization within the German Empire, where constituent states retained the right to issue coins bearing their ruler's effigy. These pieces underscore Oldenburg's continued, integrated sovereignty within the unified German state, reflecting a period of significant industrial and cultural development.
Artistry: The coin’s design adheres to the academic realism prevalent in late 19th and early 20th-century European numismatics. The obverse presents a dignified bust of Grand