© 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 - Frederick II Silver Wedding - Pattern
1914 year| Silver (.900) | 18.21 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Anhalt-Dessau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1901-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1914 |
| Value | 3 Mark |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 18.21 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#375494 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription at top with date. Crowned imperial German eagle. Inscription at bottom with denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* DEUTSCHES REICH 1914 *
DREI MARK
Edge
Plain with inscription.
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 3 Mark - Frederick II (Silver Wedding - Pattern) 1914 from Anhalt-Dessau (German States) is that it was minted to commemorate the silver wedding anniversary of Duke Frederick II and his wife, Princess Marie-Antoinette of Saxony-Altenburg. The coin features an image of the couple on the obverse side, surrounded by an ornate border, and the reverse side features the Anhalt-Dessau coat of arms. The use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its value and historical significance, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
