3 Mark - Frederick II

发行方 Baden
年份 1915
类型 Coin pattern
面值 3 Marks
货币 Mark
材质 Aluminium plated copper
重量 5.95 g
直径 33.05 mm
厚度
形状 Round
制作工艺 Milled
方向 Medal alignment ↑↑
雕刻师
流通至
参考资料 Schaaf#39/M3
正面描述 Head left
正面文字 Latin
正面铭文 FRIEDRICH II GROSSHERZOG VON BADEN G
背面描述 Crowned imperial German eagle, shield on breast
背面文字 Latin
背面铭文 DEUTSCHES REICH 1915 * DREI MARK *
边缘 Smooth
铸币厂 G
Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg,Karlsruhe, Germany (1827-date)
铸造量 1915 G - -
Numisquare 编号 1283112410
附加信息

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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