Lot 226
1930 German Three Reichsmark Coin
Sold December 11, 2025
- Price realized
- $38
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $100-200
Origin: Germany
Denomination: 3 Reichsmark
Year: 1930
Mint: Berlin Germany
Grade/Condition: Estimated: AU-MS
Metal: 50% silver and 50% Other
Weight (+/- 0.2g): Estimated: 17.1 Grams
Additional Description: The 1930 German 3 Reichsmark coin provides a fascinating glimpse into the numismatic and political landscape of the Weimar Republic. Struck in silver, the coin carries a modest yet substantial size, typical of early twentieth-century European coinage. The obverse usually features the German eagle, a long-standing national emblem, rendered with crisp detail and a sense of authority. Surrounding the eagle, inscriptions denote the denomination and the issuing nation, offering both clarity and stylistic balance.
The reverse commonly depicts commemorative or symbolic imagery, often reflecting national pride or historical themes. The 1930 issue, struck in the aftermath of World War I and during the economic turbulence of the late Weimar years, is emblematic of a nation grappling with both modernity and tradition. Its silver content adds intrinsic value, while the coin’s design preserves the sober elegance typical of the period.
Lot details
- Lot
- 226
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 11, 2025
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