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3 MARK  (KM# 534)

Weight: 16.6670 g.
Alloy: 0.9000 Silver 0.4823 oz. ASW
Diameter: 33 mm
Ruler: Wilhelm II
Subject: 100 Years – Defeat of Napoleon
Obv: Eagle with snake in talons, denomination below
Rev: Figure on horseback surrounded by people
Edge: GOTT MIT UNS

Date Mintage F VF XF Unc BU 1913A 3,000,000 8.00 20.00 25.00 40.00 60.00

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