Saxony 1902-E 2 mark KM-1245

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from the Stack's Bowers June 2021 Collector's Choice sale, lot 71199
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This specimen was lot 71199 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, June 2021), where it sold for $720. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Saxony. 2 Mark, 1902-E. Muldenhutten Mint. Albert I. NGC MS-66. Tied with just four other examples for this top spot in the NGC census, this radiant and vibrant Gem minor--emanating from the final year of reign for Albert--presents a subtle pastel tone on each side." This type was struck 1891-1902 for king Albert. It is common in worn condition but is scarce choice.

Recorded mintage: 542,762 + 167,625 of KM 1255.

Specification: 11.11 g, 0.900 fine silver, 28 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-1245; J-124.

Source:

  • Jaeger, Kurt, Die Deutschen Münzen seit 1871, Basel: Münzen und Medaillen AG, 1982.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The June 2021 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.

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