3 Mark - Louis III (Golden Wedding Anniversary) 1918 front 3 Mark - Louis III (Golden Wedding Anniversary) 1918 back
3 Mark - Louis III (Golden Wedding Anniversary) 1918 photo
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3 Mark - Louis III Golden Wedding Anniversary

1918 year
Silver (.900) 16.667 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bavaria (German States)
King
Louis III (Ludwig III) (1913-1918)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1918
Value
3 Marks
Currency
Mark
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
16.667 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#70107
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, shield on breast.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1918
* DREI MARK *

Engravers: Alois Börsch, Theodor Georgii

Edge

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Comment

The 5 coins minted as proofs were all given to the King.
Previously KM#523.

Interesting fact

The 3 Mark - Louis III (Golden Wedding Anniversary) coin from the Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) is interesting because it was minted in 1918 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of King Ludwig III's marriage to Princess Maria Theresia of Austria-Este. This coin is made of silver (.900) and weighs 16.667 grams. It is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collector's item or a symbol of the occasion.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1918 D 5 - - - - - -

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