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Historic 3 Mark Silver Coin – Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg 1911 J
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This exquisite 3 Mark silver coin from the German Empire of 1911 is a fascinating testament to German coinage history before World War I. It represents an era of the Empire, characterized by industrial prosperity and cultural development, and is specifically dedicated to the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg.
Design Features
The obverse of the coin shows the majestic crowned Imperial Eagle, the central symbol of the German Empire. The eagle is framed by the inscription "DEUTSCHES REICH" along the upper edge and the year "1911" on the right side. At the bottom, the denomination "DREI MARK" is clearly legible. The detailed minting of the eagle with its outstretched wings and the Prussian coat of arms on its chest highlights the high craftsmanship of the era.
The reverse displays the Great Coat of Arms of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. It depicts a castle with three towers, flanked by two lions as shield supporters. Above the castle, a helmet with a peacock comb is shown. The inscription reads "FREIE UND HANSESTADT HAMBURG". Below the coat of arms, the mint mark "J" for the Hamburg mint can be seen. This motif is characteristic of Hamburg's 3 Mark coins of this period [1], [2].
Technical Specifications
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Feature
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Value
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Denomination
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3 Mark
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Year of Minting
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1911
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Mint
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J (Hamburg)
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Material
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Silver (.900 fineness)
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Fine Weight
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approx. 15 g (16.67 g total weight)
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Diameter
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approx. 33 mm
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Edge
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Smooth with inscription
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Mintage
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922,000 copies (1911 J) [3]
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Historical Context
The 3 Mark coins of the German Empire were minted between 1908 and 1918 and served as an important means of payment. The 1911 issue from the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, with its specific city coat of arms, is an excellent example of the diversity of coinage within the Empire, where individual states expressed their autonomy through their own motifs on the reverse of the coins. These coins are not only a piece of currency but also a reflection of the political and cultural landscape of the Empire and the significance of Hamburg as a major trading city [4].
Collector's Value and Condition
This coin is a sought-after collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts. Its value largely depends on its state of preservation. The present coin shows age-related signs of wear, which underscore its authenticity and historical character.
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