3 Mark - Bernhard III (Death) 1915 front 3 Mark - Bernhard III (Death) 1915 back
3 Mark - Bernhard III (Death) 1915 photo
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3 Mark - Bernhard III Death

1915 year
Silver (.900) 16.667 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen (German States)
Duke
George II (Georg II) (1866-1914)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1915
Value
3 Mark
Currency
Mark (1872-1915)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
16.667 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#39929
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1915
* DREI MARK *

Edge

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Bernhard III, the last reigning duke of Saxe-Meiningen, who passed away on April 16, 1914. The coin was issued in 1915, a year after his death, as a tribute to his legacy and rule over the duchy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1915  30000 - - - - - -

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