3 Mark - Louis III 1914 front 3 Mark - Louis III 1914 back
3 Mark - Louis III 1914 photo
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3 Mark - Louis III

1914 year
Silver (.900) 16.667 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bavaria (German States)
King
Louis III (Ludwig III) (1913-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1914
Value
3 Marks
Currency
Mark
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
16.667 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#30705
Rarity index
31%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, shield on breast

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1914
* DREI MARK *

Edge

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Interesting fact

The 3 Mark coin from the Kingdom of Bavaria, issued in 1914 during the reign of Louis III, features an interesting design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts the Bavarian coat of arms, which includes a shield with the symbol of the Holy Roman Empire, a crowned lion holding a shield with the Bavarian flag, and a shield with the Wittelsbach family crest. This design was used on many Bavarian coins during this period and is a notable feature of this particular coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1914 D 717460 - - - - - -

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