Germany 1931-A 3 mark KM-74

Jean Elsen sale 159, lot 1158

This specimen was lot 1158 in Jean Elsen sale 159 (Brussels, June 2024), where it sold for €95 (about US$122 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"ALLEMAGNE, République de Weimar, (1919-1933), AR 3 Reichsmark, 1931 A. Très Beau. (Germany, Weimar Republic, 1919-33, silver three mark of 1931. Very fine.)"

The SCWC notes that less than ten percent of this issue of 1931-33 was released; it is seldom seen today. This specimen is from the Berlin mint and is the most common date.

Recorded mintage: 13,324,000, the most common date.

Specification: 15 g, 0.500 fine silver, .239 troy oz ASW, 30 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 74, J. 349; A.K.S. 31.

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 159, Collection Harry Dewit, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2024.

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