Württemberg 3 Mark (Wilhelm II)

German Empire (Kingdom of Württemberg) · 1912

A large silver coin featuring the bearded bust of King Wilhelm II of Württemberg on the obverse and the imperial eagle on the reverse.

Country: German Empire (Kingdom of Württemberg)
Year: 1912
Denomination: 3 Mark
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper (.900 fine)

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Overview

A large silver coin featuring the bearded bust of King Wilhelm II of Württemberg on the obverse and the imperial eagle on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued during the German Empire period (1871-1918), where individual member states (like the Kingdom of Württemberg) retained the right to strike silver coinage for denominations of 2 Mark and higher featuring their own monarchs.

Obverse (front)

Head of Wilhelm II facing right, bearded. Legend: WILHELM II KOENIG VON WUERTTEMBERG. Mint mark 'F' below the neck.

Reverse (back)

Crowned Imperial Eagle (Reichsadler) with a shield on its breast. Legend: DEUTSCHES REICH 1912 * DREI MARK *

Estimated value

$35 - $60 in About Uncirculated (AU) condition; $75 - $150+ in high Mint State (MS) grades.

What drives this coin's value

Condition (grade), presence of original 'mint frost', and the level of toning/patina. Cleaned or scratched coins sell at a significant discount.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated (XF-AU). Significant detail remains in the hair and beard, with some light circulation wear and attractive peripheral toning.

Mintage & rarity

934,000; relatively common for the series but popular among collectors of German States coinage.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for correct weight (16.67g) and diameter. Verify the edge lettering; counterfeits often have poor edge quality or incorrect fonts. Look for 'pitting' or mushy details which indicate a cast fake.

Notable varieties & errors

No major die varieties for the 1912 issue; value is primarily driven by condition.

Similar coins

Similar to the 2 Mark and 5 Mark coins of the same design, distinguished by weight, diameter, and the denomination text (ZWEI/FÜNF vs DREI).

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges while wearing cotton or nitrile gloves. Do not clean or polish, as this removes the original luster and significantly lowers the numismatic value. Store in a PVC-free plastic flip or archival capsule.