Saxony 1902-E 2 mark KM-1245

from the Stack's Bowers June 2021 Collector's Choice sale, lot 71199

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:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Jaeger, Kurt, Die Deutschen Münzen seit 1871, Basel: Münzen und Medaillen AG, 1982.
• ^[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.

Link to:

• 1901-E 2 mark
• 1902-E 2 mark, death of king Albert
• 1902 5 mark, death of king Albert
• 1903 2 mark
• 1904-E 2 mark, death of king Georg
• Coins and currency dated 1902