© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
3 Mark - William II Pattern
1914 year| Silver (.900) | 16.66 g | 32.93 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1914 |
| Value | 3 Mark |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 16.66 g |
| Diameter | 32.93 mm |
| Thickness | 2.37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#393003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The crowned imperial eagle of Prussia with a shield breast
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1914
* DREI MARK *
Translation:
German Empire
Three Mark
Edge
Deep inscription
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Translation: God with us
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 3 Mark - William II (Pattern) 1914 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 William II on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. The coin was minted in 1914, but it was never officially released into circulation due to the outbreak of World War I. As a result, only a small number of pattern coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors today.
