Germany, 2nd empire, Saxe-Altenburg, dated 1901 AD., Ernst I, 75th Anniversary of Ernst I commemorative, modern fake imitating the Berlin mint, 2 Mark, cf. KM 36.
Germany, 2nd empire, Saxe-Altenburg, Ernst I (1893-1908), 75th Anniversary of Ernst I commemorative, modern fake imitating the Berlin mint, dated 1901 AD.,
2 Mark (ø 28 mm / 11,62 g), white metal alloy, axes medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), reeded edge, for genuine coins: 11,11 g. theor. mint weight, mintage 50.000 ,
Obv.: ERNST HERZOG VON SACHSEN ALTENBURG / A , his bearded head facing right, mint mark below.
Rev.: DEUTSCHES REICH 1901 / * ZWEI MARK * , crowned German imperial eagle with shield on breast, value below.
for genuine coins cf. KM 36 ; - Jaeger 142 .
wrong metal alloy, wrong weight, weak details - especially at reverse
for genuine coins:
Year / Mint Mark / Mintage
1901 A 50.000
1901 A 500 (proof)