Germany 1927-A 3 mark KM-53

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Jean Elsen sale 138, lot 980

This specimen was lot 980 in Jean Elsen sale 138 (Brussels, September 2018), where it sold for €110 (about US$153 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"ALLEMAGNE, République de Weimar, (1919-1933), AR 3 Reichsmark, 1927A. 400e anniversaire de l'université de Marburg. Petits coups. Superbe à Fleur de Coin. (Germany, Weimar republic, 1919-33, silver three mark, 1927, 400th anniversary of the university of Marburg. Minor nicks, Extremely Fine to Uncirculated.)"

This type, issued in 1927, was struck in Berlin ("A"). It is somewhat expensive; perhaps they were melted during World War Two.

Recorded mintage: 150,000 plus proofs.

Specification: 15 g, 0.500 fine silver, .241 troy oz ASW, 30 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: J. 330; A.K.S. 78, KM 53.

Source:

  • Jaeger, Kurt, Die Deutschen Münzen seit 1871, Basel: Münzen und Medaillen AG, 1982.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 138, Collection A. BLONDEL, Collection M. HENDRICKX, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2018.

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