Lubeck 1906-A 2 mark

Heritage sale 3076, lot 33867

This specimen was lot 33867 in Heritage sale 3076 (Long Beach, CA, September 2019), where it sold for $600. The catalog description^[1] noted, "German States: Lübeck. Free City Proof 2 Mark 1906-A PR65 NGC, Berlin mint, A boldly contrasted gem Proof that seems deserving of a cameo designation, pale lilac and sapphire hues gracing the surfaces." This type was struck intermittently 1904-1912. It is scarce.

Recorded mintage: 25,000 plus 200 proofs.

Specification: 11.11 g, .900 fine silver, 28 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 212.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Jaeger, Kurt, Die Deutschen Münzen seit 1871, Basel: Münzen und Medaillen AG, 1982.
• Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
• ^[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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• 1904 2 mark
• Baden 1906-G 2 mark
• Lippe-Detmold 1906-A 2 mark
• Prussia 1906-A 2 mark
• Saxony 1906-E 2 mark
• 1906 10 mark
• 1912 2 mark
• Coins and currency dated 1906