Empire (1871-1918) Market Value
Current market data for 18,196 Empire (1871-1918) coins based on eBay listings.
What you'll usually pay
👉 In short easy summary
High value is concentrated in Gold compositions (+132%) and MS 67 graded coins (+225%). Conversely, Copper-Nickel and 5 Pfennig denominations show significant price drops of -92% and -91% respectively.
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Price by denomination
Why? Prices range from 4.95 for 5 Pfennig to 100 for 2 Mark.
Price by composition
Why? Gold is the most valuable at 127.5, while Copper-Nickel is the lowest at 4.47.
Price by year
Why? 1911 coins median at 85.66, whereas 1875 coins median at 8.
Price by grade
Why? Professional grading increases value, with MS 67 at 179 compared to Ungraded at 39.95.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a silver coin in this category?
The median price for Silver composition coins is 79.
How does grading affect the market value?
Ungraded coins have a median of 39.95, while MS 65 graded coins rise to a median of 169.
Which denomination has the highest median price?
The 2 Mark denomination has the highest median price at 100.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $3–$345, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 15, 2026.