3 Mark - Frederick II
| Emittente | Baden |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1915 |
| Tipo | Coin pattern |
| Valore | 3 Marks |
| Valuta | Mark |
| Composizione | Aluminium plated copper |
| Peso | 5.95 g |
| Diametro | 33.05 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | Milled |
| Orientamento | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | Schaaf#39/M3 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Head left |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto | FRIEDRICH II GROSSHERZOG VON BADEN G |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Crowned imperial German eagle, shield on breast |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio | DEUTSCHES REICH 1915 * DREI MARK * |
| Bordo | Smooth |
| Zecca |
G Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg,Karlsruhe, Germany (1827-date) |
| Tiratura |
1915 G - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1283112410 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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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