© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
3 Mark - Frederick August III Aluminium pattern strike
1917 year| Aluminium | 4.49 g | 33.19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick Augustus III (Friedrich August III) (1904-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 3 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1872-1917) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 4.49 g |
| Diameter | 33.19 mm |
| Thickness | 2.53 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#188837 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with shield on breast
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1917
* DREI MARK *
Edge
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 3 Mark - Frederick August III (Aluminium pattern strike) 1917 from Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States) made of Aluminium weighing 4.49 g is that it was minted during a time of war, specifically during World War I. The use of aluminum in coin production was a unusual choice at the time, as it was a relatively new material in the field of numismatics. The decision to use aluminum was likely influenced by the wartime economy and the need for alternative materials due to the shortage of traditional metals like gold, silver, and copper. This coin is a unique example of how war can impact the production of currency and the materials used in its creation.
