Lot 454
1906 and 1933 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: 1906 and 1933
Mint: Karlsruhe, Hamburg, and Munich Germany
Grade/Condition: Estimated: AU-MS
Metal: 50% silver and 50% Other
Weight (+/- 0.2g): Estimated Total: 37.1 Grams
Additional Description: The 1901 Wilhelm, 1902 Baden, and 1933 Luther 2 Mark coins illustrate distinct moments in Germany’s history, captured in fine silver. The 1901 Wilhelm coin features Kaiser Wilhelm II in a laurel-crowned profile, a symbol of imperial authority and national unity. The reverse displays the crowned imperial eagle with the inscription Deutsches Reich 1901 and the denomination Zwei Mark, reflecting the standard design used across the Empire and reinforcing the central power of the Kaiser.
The 1902 Baden 2 Mark coin, in contrast, highlights regional identity within the federal structure of the Empire. Its obverse bears a detailed portrait of Grand Duke Friedrich I of Baden, while the reverse maintains the crowned eagle and standard imperial legend. This combination of local sovereignty and imperial symbolism demonstrates how individual German states retained distinct authority while participating in a unified national framework.
The 1933 Luther 2 Mark coin marks a departure from imperial portraiture, commemorating the 450th anniversary of Martin Luther’s birth. Its obverse features a striking profile of Luther, honoring his enduring influence on religion and German culture, while the reverse includes the denomination and Deutsches Reich within decorative elements befitting a commemorative issue. Together, these three coins provide a tangible narrative of Germany’s evolution, from imperial power to regional diversity and finally to cultural remembrance, each piece reflecting both artistry and historical context..
Lot details
- Lot
- 454
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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