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1972 West Germany 1 Pfennig KM#105  |
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Nice coins. East Germany really did lean into the aluminum coins for everyday use.
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Thank you.  |
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Great additions!  Errers and Varietys.
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Thank you, EV. |
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Today's add which I don't think I've added before Free Hanseatic City of Bremen - (Mayor Arnold Duckwitz) 1865 Thaler This coin is unusual because it is a "Thaler Gold"—not made of gold, but rather a thaler valued in the Bremen gold standard (the Louis d'or),. The thaler commemorates the Second German Federal Shooting Match held in Bremen. These shooting thalers were semi-commemorative. While they were legal tender, they were often kept as souvenirs of the massive national shooting competitions, which were often political gatherings for those who wanted a unified Germany.  |
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Free Hanseatic City of Bremen - (Mayor Arnold Duckwitz) 1865 Thaler A very nice example! |
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Nice example. Errers and Varietys.
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Todays add Kingdom of Bavaria - Otto (1886-1913) 1910 3 Mark Otto succeeded his famous brother, Ludwig II, in 1886. Although he was technically King, his "reign" was entirely symbolic. Otto reigned for 27 years (1886-1913), but because of severe mental illness, he never actually governed. While his face appeared on millions of silver coins he remained secluded in Fürstenried Palace while his uncle, and later his cousin, ruled as Regents.  |
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Nice add, Bacchus2. Errers and Varietys.
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And to continue this story - said Regent Kingdom of Bavaria - Luitpold, Prince Regent (1886-1912) 1911 3 Mark Luitpold took over the government after his nephew Ludwig II was declared insane in 1886. He remained Regent for his other "insane" nephew, Otto. His reign is remembered as a "Golden Age" for Bavaria—a time of immense cultural and artistic flourishing in Munich. He was apparently so popular that the people often forgot he wasn't actually the King. This coin was minted to celebrate his 90th birthday.  |
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Lovely coins, everyone!  Here is a 1915-A One Mark:  I've been lucky enough over the years to 'noodle' quite a few silver German half- and one-mark coins from the 1870s up to WW1 from cheap junk trays in the UK. I think this coin cost me about 25 pence! I suspect many German coins of this era came back in the pockets of returning soldiers after WW1, got put into drawers and forgotten, and many years later ended up in little saucers in antique shops. I've never found any of the higher denominations above 1 Mark, though. |
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I suspect many German coins of this era came back in the pockets of returning soldiers after WW1 Yes -= French coins too. My great grandfather (who I never met) brought back quite a selection and that act was instrumental in getting me into coins in the first place. Nice coin. The second part of the regency was Kingdom of Bavaria - Ludwig III (1845-1921) 1914 3 Mark Ludwig III was a practical, agriculturally-minded man (nicknamed "Dairy-Farmer Ludwig"). As the war progressed, silver was pulled from circulation, making these 1914 strikes the last substantial silver issues before the monarchy's collapse in 1918.  |
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Excellent examples! |
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Very nice coin, Bacchus2! Here's another of my junk tray finds, this time a 1915-D half mark:  |
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