© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
3 Mark - Ernest August Wedding - Pattern
1915 year| Nickel silver | 12.94 g | 33.03 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brunswick (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Ernest Augustus (Ernst August) (1913-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1915 |
| Value | 3 Mark |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Nickel silver |
| Weight | 12.94 g |
| Diameter | 33.03 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#375496 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with the value below and issuer name and date above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1915
* DREI MARK *
Translation:
German Empire 1915
Three Mark
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 3 Mark - Ernest August (Wedding - Pattern) 1915 from Duchy of Brunswick (German States) made of Nickel silver weighing 12.94 g is that it features a unique design that was only used for a short period of time. The coin was minted in 1915 to commemorate the wedding of Ernest August, the Duke of Brunswick, and his bride, Princess Viktoria Luise of Prussia. The coin's design features the couple's profiles on opposite sides, surrounded by intricate details and inscriptions. The use of Nickel silver, a copper alloy, was also a distinctive feature of this coin. Despite its relatively short circulation, the Pattern 3 Mark coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and unique design.
