© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
3 Mark - William II Declaration of war of Prussia against Napoleon - Pattern
1913 year| Silver (.900) | 28 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1913 |
| Value | 3 Mark |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Figure on horseback surrounded by people
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
17-3-1813
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 3 Mark - William II (Declaration of war of Prussia against Napoleon - Pattern) 1913 from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and sculptor, Reinhold Begas. Begas was known for his work on various coins, medals, and monuments throughout Germany and Europe, and his design for this coin features a portrait of King Wilhelm II on the obverse and an image of the Prussian eagle on the reverse. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Prussian Empire, and it remains a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
