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Bavaria. Ludwig III "Golden Wedding Anniversary" 3 Mark 1918-D MS63 NGC, Munich mint, KM1010, J-54. Mintage: 130. A fantastic rarity within the post-unification 3 Mark series and one which simply never becomes available to collectors, this being only the second example of the type we have been able to locate coming to auction in the past 3 decades and one of just two yet certified. Immediately distinguishable from the later 1930s restrikes by the presence of the classic Imperial motto GOTT MIT UNS stamped on the edge, the 1918 3 Mark was originally intended to be struck to a mintage of just 100 pieces in accordance with prevailing trends in the German silver market, and although tradition contends that 130 were actually produced, only these 100 were officially reported and accounted for, and made available to the royal couple. Toned to an antiqued argent and gunmetal, it would be of little surprise to see this offering exceed the previously mentioned example, which achieved the equivalent of $28,843 in Baldwin's May 2014 Auction 87 (lot 1151).
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/german-states-bavaria-ludwig-iii-golden-wedding-anniversary-3-mark-1918-d-ms63-ngc-/a/3075-32184.s?type=CoinArchives3075
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Estimate: 15000-20000 USD
Bavaria. Ludwig III "Golden Wedding Anniversary" 3 Mark 1918-D MS63 NGC, Munich mint, KM1010, J-54. Mintage: 130. A fantastic rarity within the post-unification 3 Mark series and one which simply never becomes available to collectors, this being only the second example of the type we have been able to locate coming to auction in the past 3 decades and one of just two yet certified. Immediately distinguishable from the later 1930s restrikes by the presence of the classic Imperial motto GOTT MIT UNS stamped on the edge, the 1918 3 Mark was originally intended to be struck to a mintage of just 100 pieces in accordance with prevailing trends in the German silver market, and although tradition contends that 130 were actually produced, only these 100 were officially reported and accounted for, and made available to the royal couple. Toned to an antiqued argent and gunmetal, it would be of little surprise to see this offering exceed the previously mentioned example, which achieved the equivalent of $28,843 in Baldwin's May 2014 Auction 87 (lot 1151).
https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-states/german-states-bavaria-ludwig-iii-golden-wedding-anniversary-3-mark-1918-d-ms63-ngc-/a/3075-32184.s?type=CoinArchives3075
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 15000-20000 USD