Kingdom of Prussia, 2 mark commemorative coin acquired by a US soldier
Extent and Medium
overall: | Depth: 0.125 inches (0.318 cm) | Diameter: 1.125 inches (2.858 cm)
Creator(s)
- Kingdom of Prussia (Issuer)
Archival History
The coin was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2014 by Susan Diehm-Fletcher.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Susan Diehm-Fletcher
Scope and Content
Zwei (2) mark coin acquired by Sergeant Edward J. Diehm during his military service in Europe. The coin commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Kingdom of Prussia.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Circular, silver colored metal coin with overlapping profiles of Friedrich I and Wilhelm II with dates and German text around the edge. On the reverse is a relief image of a crowned imperial eagle with the year and German text circling the edge.
Subjects
- Soldiers--United States--Biography.
- World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American.
Genre
- Object
- Exchange Media
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