3 Mark - Frederick II

Émetteur Baden
Année 1915
Type Coin pattern
Valeur 3 Marks
Devise Mark
Composition Aluminium plated copper
Poids 5.95 g
Diamètre 33.05 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Graveur(s)
En circulation jusqu’à
Référence(s) Schaaf#39/M3
Description de l’avers Head left
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers FRIEDRICH II GROSSHERZOG VON BADEN G
Description du revers Crowned imperial German eagle, shield on breast
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers DEUTSCHES REICH 1915 * DREI MARK *
Tranche Smooth
Atelier G
Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg,Karlsruhe, Germany (1827-date)
Tirage 1915 G - -
ID Numisquare 1283112410
Informations supplémentaires

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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