Newp - Unique Weimar Republic 3 Mark Die Cap Mint Error
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1922-G German - Weimar Republic, 3 Mark, Die Cap Mint Error, 28mm Diameter, Aluminum
This just arrived this weekend and is far nicer in hand the anticipated. Although over 32 million 3 Mark's where struck between 1922-1923 I've only ever seen 3 other major mechanical errors which are all off center. This is the only German die cap I've ever seen on denomination larger then 10 pfennig. With aluminum being such a soft metal it's amazing that not only this escaped the mint intact, but also remained undamaged since. Having been multi-struck the design elements on the obverse expanded and peripheral script moved up the walls as they mushroomed onto the die.
Enjoy!
This just arrived this weekend and is far nicer in hand the anticipated. Although over 32 million 3 Mark's where struck between 1922-1923 I've only ever seen 3 other major mechanical errors which are all off center. This is the only German die cap I've ever seen on denomination larger then 10 pfennig. With aluminum being such a soft metal it's amazing that not only this escaped the mint intact, but also remained undamaged since. Having been multi-struck the design elements on the obverse expanded and peripheral script moved up the walls as they mushroomed onto the die.
Enjoy!
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Striking!
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Ha good one!
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Neat. I've never seen die cap error of an aluminum coin that I can recall. Especially one of that vintage.
Thanks CIVITAS... Me neither
Outstanding error!
Thanks Jackthecat1
Very cool.
Thanks LM
Congrats! Great find!
Thanks Zoins... Right place, right time