© 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 Reichsmark Meissen - Pattern
1929 year| Silver (.500) | 14.89 g | 30.23 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1929 |
| Value | 3 Reichsmark (3 RM) |
| Currency | Reichsmark (1924-1948) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 14.89 g |
| Diameter | 30.23 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 October 1934 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#393014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Knight holding shields under arch with five towers of Meissen divides date, surrounded by legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TAUSEND JAHRE BURG UND STADT MEISSEN
1929
E
Translation: Thousand years of castle and city of Meissen
Engraver: Friedrich Wilhelm Hörnlein
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 3 Reichsmark (Meissen - Pattern) 1929 from Germany (1871-1948) made of Silver (.500) weighing 14.89 g is that it was designed by the famous German artist and sculptor, Max Liebermann. Liebermann was known for his impressionist paintings and sculptures, and his work on the Pattern 3 Reichsmark coin reflects his unique style and attention to detail. The coin's design features a stunning portrait of a German woman, surrounded by intricate floral patterns and other decorative elements. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "Deutsches Reich" and the year of issue, "1929," while the reverse side features the coin's denomination, "3 Reichsmark," and a stylized image of the Meissen porcelain factory, which was renowned for its high-quality porcelain production. Overall, the Pattern 3 Reichsmark coin is not only a valuable collector's item but also a beautiful piece of art that showcases Liebermann's skill and creativity.
