1913-A Germany Silver 3 Mark – Centenary of the War of Liberation (Berlin Mint)

1913-A Germany Silver 3 Mark – Centenary of the War of Liberation (Berlin Mint)

This is a popular commemorative 3 Mark from the German Empire, issued for the 100th anniversary of the 1813 Prussian call to arms against Napoleon during the Wars of Liberation. Struck at the Berlin Mint.

Key Details:

•  Issuer: German Empire (Deutsches Reich)

•  Date: 1913

•  Catalog References: KM#535, Davenport 2021, Jaeger 352

•  Composition: .900 silver

•  Weight: 16.67 grams

•  Diameter: 33 mm

•  Obverse: King Frederick William III on horseback with volunteers and citizens cheering him on. Legend: DER KÖNIG RIEF UND ALLE ALLE KAMEN. (“The King called and all came.”). Exergue: MIT GOTT FÜR KÖNIG UND VATERLAND 17·3·1813 (“With God for King and Fatherland”).

•  Reverse: Imperial German eagle attacking a snake (symbolizing victory over Napoleon), legend DEUTSCHES REICH 1913 above, DREI MARK below, flanked by stars.

This coin commemorates the historic “An mein Volk” proclamation of March 17, 1813, which rallied the Prussian people in the fight for liberation. It was one of the last major silver commemoratives of the Empire before WWI.

Edge Lettering:

GOTT MIT UNS (“God With Us”) — standard for these 3 Mark pieces.

This raw example displays strong details with a well-preserved scene on the obverse, sharp eagle and legends on the reverse, and attractive old toning. Some light circulation wear and marks consistent with its age. A solid representative of this popular patriotic type for collectors of German Empire or historical commemoratives.

Coin pictured is the exact one you will receive.