3 Mark - Frederick II

Emitent Baden
Rok 1915
Typ Coin pattern
Hodnota 3 Marks
Měna Mark
Složení Aluminium plated copper
Hmotnost 5.95 g
Průměr 33.05 mm
Tloušťka
Tvar Round
Technika Milled
Orientace Medal alignment ↑↑
Rytci
V oběhu do
Reference Schaaf#39/M3
Popis líce Head left
Písmo líce Latin
Opis líce FRIEDRICH II GROSSHERZOG VON BADEN G
Popis rubu Crowned imperial German eagle, shield on breast
Písmo rubu Latin
Opis rubu DEUTSCHES REICH 1915 * DREI MARK *
Hrana Smooth
Mincovna G
Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg,Karlsruhe, Germany (1827-date)
Náklad 1915 G - -
ID Numisquare 1283112410
Další informace

Historical Context: This 1915 3 Mark coin from Baden is a poignant numismatic artifact of World War I. Issued during Grand Duke Frederick II's reign, it reflects severe resource depletion across the German Empire. Its aluminium plated copper composition signifies wartime exigencies, a crucial departure from traditional silver. This material choice underscores the desperate need to conserve precious metals, embodying the twilight of German monarchies before the 1918 revolutionary upheavals.

Artistry: The coin's design adheres to established German Empire numismatic traditions. Though the specific engraver is often unrecorded, the artistry reflects the prevailing conservative, neo-classical stylistic school. The obverse features a dignified, right-facing bust of Grand Duke Frederick II, conveying regal authority. The reverse displays the majestic imperial German eagle, symbolizing Empire unity, surrounded by "DREI MARK," "BADEN," and the date. This aesthetic

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