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3 Mark - Thale am Harz
1921 year| Aluminium | 2.4 g | 30.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Thale am Harz (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1921 |
| Value | 3 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 30.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#150078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Night's helm above a shield, all of which is surrounded by a billowing, curling, wave-like design. Placards stamped "3 MARK" on either side.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THALER.GELD
3 MARK 3 MARK
ZUR ERINNERUND AN DIE STADTWERUNG
NIE MALS ZURUCK 1900
Engraver: Christian Lauer
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Gemeinde (seit 1921 Stadt), Provinz Sachsen].
Interesting fact
The 3 Mark coin from Thale am Harz (Prussian province of Saxony) made of Aluminium weighing 2.4 g is interesting because it was produced during a time when aluminum was a relatively new and expensive material, making it an unusual choice for a circulating coin.
