expat Posted November 6 · Supporter Share Posted November 6 Picked this up today GERMANY, PRUSSIA. Wilhelm II (1888-1918). 3 Marks dated 1913. 100th Anniversary of the Prussians entering the war against Napoleon. He was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia upon his abdication in 1918, which marked the end of the German Empire. Type Circulating commemorative coin Year 1913 Value 3 Mark Currency Mark Composition Silver (.900) Weight 16.667 g Diameter 33 mm Thickness 2.37 mm Shape Round Technique Milled Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized Yes Number N# 4713 References KM# 534, J# 110 Obverse Eagle with a snake in its talons, denomination below DEUTSCHES REICH 1913 * DREI MARK * Translation: German Empire 1913 Three Mark Reverse King Frederick William III on horseback in the midst of cheering people, his battle cry and date at the bottom. DER KÖNIG RIEF UND ALLE ALLE KAMEN • MIT GOTT•FÜR KÖNIG UND VATERLAND 17-3-1813 Translation: The King Called and All Came With God for King and Fatherland March 17, 1813 This commemorative coin, also known as “The King Called”, marks the centenary of King Frederick William III’s appeal “To My People” in Breslau, which lead to the declaration of war against Napoleon’s France. The featured distinctive eagle clutching a snake, symbolizes Prussia’s resistance to France's foreign domination. This motif differs from the standard heraldic eagle and is one of the rare exceptions among the Kaiserreich commemorative coins. 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furryfrog02 Posted November 6 · Supporter Share Posted November 6 I love this design. I picked one up for just a wee bit over melt back back in 2015/2016 when silver was low. Easily in my top 10 favorite silver world coin designs. Congrats on your pick up! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted November 6 · Supporter Author Share Posted November 6 Yes, the design is what attracted me. The obverse eagle is very reminiscent of some Mexican coinage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted November 6 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted November 6 Great coin. I want one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furryfrog02 Posted November 6 · Supporter Share Posted November 6 Expat - here is mine. I flipped the obverse/reverse in my picture. I just love the eagle/snake motif. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted November 9 · Supporter Share Posted November 9 (edited) On 11/6/2023 at 7:08 PM, DonnaML said: Great coin. I want one! Getting one shouldn't be hard. These are sold for little more than melt value in attractive condition. In my eyes, it's probably the most attractive mass-produced silver coin from the time of the German Empire 1871–1918. Edited November 9 by Ursus 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted November 10 · Patron Share Posted November 10 I'll pile on with one I used to own. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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