3 Mark - William II (Reign - Pattern) 1912 front 3 Mark - William II (Reign - Pattern) 1912 back
3 Mark - William II (Reign - Pattern) 1912 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

3 Mark - William II Reign - Pattern

1912 year
Silver (.900) 17.93 g 33.01 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918)
Type
Pattern
Year
1912
Value
3 Mark
Currency
Mark
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
17.93 g
Diameter
33.01 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#267642
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1912
DREI MARK

Edge

Smooth with inscriptions

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 3 Mark - William II (Reign - Pattern) 1912 from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and artist, Reinhart Schmidt. Schmidt was known for his exceptional skill in creating detailed and intricate designs, and his work on this coin is no exception. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of King William II, while the reverse features an eagle with outstretched wings, clutching a wreath in its talons. The coin's design is considered a classic example of early 20th-century German coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.