3 Mark - Otto (Pattern) 1912 front 3 Mark - Otto (Pattern) 1912 back
3 Mark - Otto (Pattern) 1912 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

3 Mark - Otto Pattern

1912 year
Aluminium plated zinc 8.67 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bavaria (German States)
King
Otto (1886-1913)
Type
Pattern
Year
1912
Value
3 Marks
Currency
Mark
Composition
Aluminium plated zinc
Weight
8.67 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#267629
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle with the denomination below and the date to the right of the issuer name above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1912
DREI MARK

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Interesting fact

The Pattern 3 Mark - Otto (Pattern) 1912 from Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) made of Aluminium plated zinc weighing 8.67 g is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It was designed by German engraver and artist, Otto Schultz, and features the portrait of King Otto I of Bavaria on one side and the Bavarian coat of arms on the other. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auctions.