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[[Image:Saxe-Coburg-Gotha S57-2836.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 57, lot 2836]] | [[Image:Saxe-Coburg-Gotha S57-2836.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 57, lot 2836]] | ||
| − | The first specimen was lot 2424 in Sincona sale 23 ( | + | The first specimen was lot 2424 in Sincona sale 23 (Zürich, May 2015), where it sold for 775 CHF (about US$974 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha, Herzogtum, Alfred, 1893-1900 2 Mark 1895. Berlin Vorzüglich-FDC.'' ([[Germany]], duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Alfred, 1893-1900, two mark of 1895, Berlin mint, extremely fine to uncirculated.)"</blockquote> The second specimen was lot 3362 in Sincona sale 51 (Zürich, October 2018), where it sold for 550 CHF (about US$664 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Alfred, 1893-1900. 2 Mark 1895 A, Berlin. Gutes sehr schön. Hübsche Patina.'' (Germany, duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Alfred, 1893-1900, two mark of 1895, Berlin mint. Good very fine, Attractive patina.)"</blockquote> The third specimen was lot 2836 in Sincona sale 57 (Zürich, May 2019), where it sold for 500 CHF (about US$595 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[3]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''DEUTSCHLAND | Empire | Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Alfred, 1893-1900. 2 Mark 1895 A, Berlin. Vorzüglich. Leicht berieben.'' (Germany, duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Alfred, 1893-1900, two mark of 1895, Berlin mint. Extremely fine, Slightly polished.)"</blockquote> This type is very scarce. It is accompanied by a rare five mark ([[Saxe-Coburg-Gotha 1895-A 5 mark|KM 160]]) and twenty mark ([[Saxe-Coburg-Gotha 1895-A 20 mark|KM 163]]). |
''Recorded mintage:'' 15,000 plus a few proofs. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 15,000 plus a few proofs. | ||
| − | ''Specification:'' 11.11 g, .900 fine silver, 38 mm diameter, the first specimen 11.12 g, the second specimen 11.06 g, the third specimen 11.10 g. | + | ''Specification:'' 11.11 g, 0.900 fine silver, 38 mm diameter, the first specimen 11.12 g, the second specimen 11.06 g, the third specimen 11.10 g. |
''Catalog reference:'' J. 145, KM 149. | ''Catalog reference:'' J. 145, KM 149. | ||
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* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | * 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. | * Craig, William D., ''Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II,'' Mountain View, CA: 1954. | ||
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, Ruedi Kunzmann and Arne Kirsch, ''Numismatic Coins & Medals, Auction 23,'' | + | * Jaeger, Kurt, ''Die Deutschen Münzen seit 1871,'' Basel: Münzen und Medaillen AG, 1982. |
| − | * <sup>[2]</sup>Richter, | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, Ruedi Kunzmann and Arne Kirsch, ''Numismatic Coins & Medals, Auction 23,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2015. |
| − | * <sup>[3]</sup>Richter, | + | * <sup>[2]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''Sincona Auction 51: Gold and Silver Coins and Medals; Coins and Medals from Switzerland,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2018. |
| + | * <sup>[3]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''Sincona Auction 57: World Coins and Medals, Coins and Medals from Switzerland,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2019. | ||
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* [[Saxe-Coburg-Gotha 1886-A 20 mark|1886 20 mark]] | * [[Saxe-Coburg-Gotha 1886-A 20 mark|1886 20 mark]] | ||
* [[Hesse 1895-A 2 mark]] | * [[Hesse 1895-A 2 mark]] | ||
| + | * [[Saxony 1895-E 2 mark]] | ||
* [[Saxe-Coburg-Gotha 1895-A 5 mark|1895 5 mark]] | * [[Saxe-Coburg-Gotha 1895-A 5 mark|1895 5 mark]] | ||
* [[Saxe-Coburg-Gotha 1895-A 20 mark|1895 20 mark]] | * [[Saxe-Coburg-Gotha 1895-A 20 mark|1895 20 mark]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:12, 20 June 2025
The first specimen was lot 2424 in Sincona sale 23 (Zürich, May 2015), where it sold for 775 CHF (about US$974 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha, Herzogtum, Alfred, 1893-1900 2 Mark 1895. Berlin Vorzüglich-FDC. (Germany, duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Alfred, 1893-1900, two mark of 1895, Berlin mint, extremely fine to uncirculated.)"
The second specimen was lot 3362 in Sincona sale 51 (Zürich, October 2018), where it sold for 550 CHF (about US$664 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[2] noted,
"Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Alfred, 1893-1900. 2 Mark 1895 A, Berlin. Gutes sehr schön. Hübsche Patina. (Germany, duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Alfred, 1893-1900, two mark of 1895, Berlin mint. Good very fine, Attractive patina.)"
The third specimen was lot 2836 in Sincona sale 57 (Zürich, May 2019), where it sold for 500 CHF (about US$595 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[3] noted,
"DEUTSCHLAND | Empire | Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Alfred, 1893-1900. 2 Mark 1895 A, Berlin. Vorzüglich. Leicht berieben. (Germany, duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Alfred, 1893-1900, two mark of 1895, Berlin mint. Extremely fine, Slightly polished.)"
This type is very scarce. It is accompanied by a rare five mark (KM 160) and twenty mark (KM 163).
Recorded mintage: 15,000 plus a few proofs.
Specification: 11.11 g, 0.900 fine silver, 38 mm diameter, the first specimen 11.12 g, the second specimen 11.06 g, the third specimen 11.10 g.
Catalog reference: J. 145, KM 149.
- 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]Richter, Jürg, Ruedi Kunzmann and Arne Kirsch, Numismatic Coins & Medals, Auction 23, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2015.
- [2]Richter, Jürg, Sincona Auction 51: Gold and Silver Coins and Medals; Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2018.
- [3]Richter, Jürg, Sincona Auction 57: World Coins and Medals, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2019.
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