3 Mark - William II (Pattern) 1905 front 3 Mark - William II (Pattern) 1905 back
3 Mark - William II (Pattern) 1905 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

3 Mark - William II Pattern

1905 year
Silver (.900) 16.67 g 33.03 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918)
Type
Pattern
Year
1905
Value
3 Mark
Currency
Mark
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
16.67 g
Diameter
33.03 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#307891
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

An eagle with the denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1905
* DREI MARK *

Translation:
Germany Empire 1905
3 Mark

Edge

Lettered

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 3 Mark - William II (Pattern) 1905 from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and sculptor, Reinhold Vasters. Vasters was known for his exceptional skill in creating detailed and intricate designs, and his work on this coin is no exception. The coin features a portrait of King Wilhelm II on one side and an eagle on the other, both of which were designed by Vasters. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the German Empire, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.