© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
3 Mark - Altenburg
1921 year| Porcelain (brown) | 8.2 g | 36.9 mm |
| Issuer | City of Altenburg (Thuringia) (Federal state of Thuringia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1921 |
| Value | 3 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Porcelain (brown) |
| Weight | 8.2 g |
| Diameter | 36.9 mm |
| Thickness | 4.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80547 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, denomination and date centered in decorative arched triangle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
3
MARK
1921
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Sachsen-Altenburg].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Mark coin from Altenburg, Thuringia, is that it was made of porcelain, which is a unique material for coins. Porcelain was used because the city of Altenburg was known for its porcelain production, and the coin was intended to promote the local industry. The use of porcelain also gave the coin a distinctive brown color, which sets it apart from other coins of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Mark - Altenburg 1921 coin.
