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3 Mark - William II Declaration of war against Napoleon
1913 year| Silver (.900) | 16.667 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1913 |
| Value | 3 Mark |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 16.667 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#4713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
King Frederick William III on horseback in the midst of cheering people,
his battle cry and date at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DER KÖNIG RIEF UND ALLE ALLE KAMEN ·
MIT GOTT·FÜR KÖNIG UND VATERLAND
17-3-1813
Translation:
The King Called and All Came
With God for King and Fatherland
March 17, 1813
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions in hollow.
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Translation: God with us
Comment
This commemorative coin, also known as “The King Called”, marks the centenary of King Frederick William III’s appeal “To My People” in Breslau, which lead to the declaration of war against Napoleon’s France. The featured distinctive eagle clutching a snake, symbolizes Prussia’s resistance to France's foreign domination. This motif differs from the standard heraldic eagle and is one of the rare exceptions among the Kaiserreich commemorative coins.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1913 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of King William II's declaration of war against Napoleon, which took place on March 17, 1813. The coin's design features an image of King William II on one side and an image of the Prussian eagle on the other. The coin was minted in silver (.900) and weighs 16.667 grams. It was circulated in the German States and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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