Lot 227
1901 and 1902 German Two Zwei Mark Coins
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $32
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $75-150
Origin: Germany
Denomination: 2 Zwei Mark
Year: 1901 and 1902
Mint: Berlin and Karlsruhe Germany
Grade/Condition: Estimated: AU-MS
Metal: 50% silver and 50% Other
Weight (+/- 0.2g): Estimated Total: 26.3 Grams
Additional Description: The 1901 Wilhelm and 1902 Baden 2 Mark coins exemplify the duality of authority and regional identity within the German Empire. Struck in .900 fine silver, these coins reflect both the overarching imperial structure and the distinct character of individual states. The 1901 Wilhelm 2 Mark coin features Kaiser Wilhelm II on the obverse, depicted in a laurel-crowned profile that conveys imperial dignity and authority. The inscription Wilhelm Deutscher Kaiser von Preussen underscores his dual role as German Emperor and King of Prussia, centralizing the symbolic power of the Empire in one commanding portrait. The reverse displays the crowned imperial eagle, framed by Deutsches Reich 1901 and the denomination Zwei Mark, a standard design uniting the Empire’s coinage. By contrast, the 1902 Baden 2 Mark coin honors Grand Duke Friedrich I of Baden, whose finely detailed profile appears on the obverse with the inscription Friedrich Grossherzog von Baden. The reverse follows the imperial standard with the crowned eagle, the date 1902, and denomination Zwei Mark. This pairing of local sovereignty and imperial symbolism highlights the federal structure of the Empire, balancing regional pride with national unity.
Lot details
- Lot
- 227
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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