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DUCHY OF ANHALT.
Bernhard, who received the title of duke of Saxony in 1180, became count of Anhalt.
Anhalt-Dessau was part of the 1252 division that included Zerbst and Köthen. In 1393, Anhalt-Zerbst was divided into Anhalt-Zerbst and Anhalt-Dessau. In 1508, Anhalt-Zerbst was absorbed into Anhalt-Dessau. The latter was given to the eldest son of Joachim Ernst in the division of 1603. As other lines became extinct, they fell to Anhalt-Dessau, which united all territories of the dynasty in November, 18, 1863. The capital of Anhalt was Dessau.
The last ruler was forced to give up power at the end of World War I.
The dukes, who struck coins (in Germany Empire):
• Reign: 22.05.1871 – 24.01.1904 Friedrich I (born: 29.04.1831 – died: 24.01.1904),
• Reign: 24.01.1904 – 21.04.1918 Friedrich II (born: 19.08.1856 – died: 21.04.1918).
In 1889 to 25th Anniversary of wedding Duke Friedrich II and Marie von Baden have been struck commemorative coins in 3 and 5 Mark.

	Denomination: 2 Mark Year: 1876 Material: Silver Description: Obverse: Portrait of Friedrich I (1871 – 1904) right. Semicircular inscription: FRIEDRICH HERZOG V. ANHALT. Beneath it – mint mark 'A' (Berlin). Reverse: The arms of the country with a so-called small eagle, above it – the German imperial crown; on a breast of an eagle – board with the arms of Prussia, around it – a Prussian award of the Black Eagle with a circuit. Semicircular inscription: DEUTSCHES REICH 1876 ∙ ZWEI MARK. 900 standard silver (Ag 900, Cu 100). Diameter – 28 mm. Weight – 11.111 g. Edge – 140 corrugations, thickness 2.1 mm. Mintage: 200 000. The coin was in circulation in Ukraine from end of April to the middle of November, 1918. FMM hasn’t got this coin yet. Country or town: Germany
	Denomination: 2 Mark Year: 1896 Material: Silver Description: Jubilee coin dedicated to 25th Year of Friedrich I Reign. Obverse: Portrait of Friedrich I (1871 – 1904) right. Semicircular inscription: FRIEDRICH HERZOG VON ANHALT. Beneath it – mint mark 'A' (Berlin). Reverse: The arms of the country with a so-called big eagle, above it – the German imperial crown; on a breast of an eagle – board with the arms of Prussia, around it – a Prussian award of the Black Eagle with a circuit. Semicircular inscription: DEUTSCHES REICH 1896 ∙ ZWEI MARK. 900 standard silver (Ag 900, Cu 100). Diameter – 28 mm. Weight – 11.111 g. Edge – 140 corrugations, thickness 2.1 mm. Mintage: 50 000. The coin was in circulation in Ukraine from end of April to the middle of November, 1918. FMM hasn’t got this coin yet. Country or town: Germany
	Denomination: 5 Mark Year: 1896 Material: Silver Description: Jubilee coin dedicated to 25th Year of Friedrich I Reign. Obverse: Portrait of Friedrich I (1871 – 1904) right. Semicircular inscription: FRIEDRICH HERZOG VON ANHALT. Beneath it – mint mark 'A' (Berlin). Reverse: The arms of the country with a so-called big eagle, above it – the German imperial crown; on a breast of an eagle – board with the arms of Prussia, around it – a Prussian award of the Black Eagle with a circuit. Semicircular inscription: DEUTSCHES REICH 1896 ∙ FÜNF MARK. 900 standard silver (Ag 900, Cu 100). Diameter – 38 mm. Weight – 27.778 g., thickness 2.8 mm. Edge – plain, inscription: GOTT MIT UNS. Mintage: 10 000. The coin was in circulation in Ukraine from end of April to the middle of November, 1918. FMM hasn’t got this coin yet. Country or town: Germany
	Denomination: 2 Mark Year: 1904 Material: Silver Description: Obverse: Portrait of Friedrich II (1904 – 1918) left. Semicircular inscription: FRIEDRICH II HERZOG VON ANHALT. Beneath it – mint mark 'A' (Berlin). Reverse: The arms of the country with a so-called big eagle, above it – the German imperial crown; on a breast of an eagle – board with the arms of Prussia, around it – a Prussian award of the Black Eagle with a circuit. Semicircular inscription: DEUTSCHES REICH 1904 ∙ ZWEI MARK. 900 standard silver (Ag 900, Cu 100). Diameter – 28 mm. Weight – 11.111 g. Edge – 140 corrugations, thickness 2.1 mm. Mintage: 50 000. This type of coin has been struck in 1901, 1904, was in circulation in Ukraine from end of April to the middle of November, 1918. FMM hasn’t got this coin yet. Country or town: Germany
Click to enlarge!	Denomination: 3 Mark Year: 1911 Material: Silver Description: Obverse: Portrait of Friedrich II (1904 – 1918) left. Semicircular inscription: FRIEDRICH II HERZOG VON ANHALT. Beneath it – mint mark 'A' (Berlin). Reverse: The arms of the country with a so-called big eagle, above it – the German imperial crown; on a breast of an eagle – board with the arms of Prussia, around it – a Prussian award of the Black Eagle with a circuit. Semicircular inscription: DEUTSCHES REICH 1911 ∙ DREI MARK. 900 standard silver (Ag 900, Cu 100). Diameter – 33 mm. Weight – 16.667 g., thickness 2.2 mm. Edge – plain, inscription: GOTT MIT UNS. Mintage: 100 000. This type of coin has been struck in 1909, 1911, was in circulation in Ukraine from end of April to the middle of November, 1918. Country or town: Germany

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