Wurttemberg 1888-F 2 mark
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This specimen was lot 31548 in Heritage sale 3076 (Long Beach, CA, September 2019), where it sold for $1,320. The catalog description[1] noted, "German States: Württemberg. Karl I 2 Mark 1888-F MS63+ NGC, Stuttgart mint. Strong spiral luster flares from the lightly toned fields showing iridescent hues of beige and blue." This type was struck 1876-77, 1880, 1883 and 1888. Like many two mark, it is quite expensive in nice condition.
Recorded mintage: 123,000.
Specification: 11.11 g, 0.900 fine silver, reeded edge.
Catalog reference: KM 626, J-172.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
- Jaeger, Kurt, Die Deutschen Münzen seit 1871, Basel: Münzen und Medaillen AG, 1982.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3076, featuring the Allen Moretti Swiss Collection and the James Mossman Collection of Canadian Coinage, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
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