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3 Mark Aluminium plated zinc pattern strike
1915 year| Aluminium plated zinc | - | - |
| Issuer | Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city (1226-1811,1815-1937) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1915 |
| Value | 3 Mark |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Aluminium plated zinc |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#118935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle with wings spread, date and value in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH * 1915
DREI MARK
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 3 Mark coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Lübeck is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was experiencing hyperinflation in the early 1920s, which led to a shortage of coins and banknotes. As a result, the government authorized the minting of emergency coins, like the Pattern 3 Mark, to help alleviate the shortage. These coins were made of aluminum plated zinc, a cheaper alternative to traditional metals, and were only used for a brief period before being replaced by more conventional currency. This coin's unique history and rarity make it an interesting collector's item for numismatists today.
