Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Silver 3 Marks 1911

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front of drei mark has two profile heads 1886-1911 Wilhelm II ind Charlotte Von Wurttemberg.  On the back of all 4 of the coins is the spread eagle with deutsches Reich 1911 Drei Mark at the bottom

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Hello again Kathy,
These are, as the coins say, from Wurttemberg, a large German state. They are made of silver and are the 3 mark denomination (drei = three). This is a commemorative type for the 25th wedding anniversary of the ruler and his queen.
The typical coins have values starting at around $20 for a decent, used coin and go up to $75 for one in mint condition.
There is also a rare variety. If you look at the H in Charlotte, notice the bar in the H. If it is centered and at the same level as the bar of the A next to it, that's the normal variety.
However, if any of your coins have the bar in H a little higher up, above that of the A, you have the rare variety. If you are lucky enough to have one of these, the value starts at $150 and goes up to $800 on the American market. Prices in Europe would be significantly higher for the rare variety.
Thanks again for the questions! =)

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My specialty is world coins from the 18th to 20th centuries, primarily non-US foreign coins and related areas such as errors and exonumia (tokens, medals, etc.). I can answer questions relating to identification, grading, selling, preservation and evaluation of such items. In addition to catalog value, I can give you the practical market value and trends for specific types of coins. I will also take questions regarding counterfeits (both modern and antique) and on how to identify them. I am NOT knowledgeable in paper money/banknotes, ancient or "shipwreck" coins. Thank you.

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