Description
๐ฉ๐ช German Empire โ 100 Mark (1910)
Country: German Empire (Deutsches Reich)
Issuer: Reichsbank
Denomination: 100 Mark
Year of Issue: 1910
Date Printed: Berlin, 21 April 1910
๐ Design & Appearance
Front Title: Reichsbanknote
Main Text: Hundert Mark (One Hundred Marks)
Portraits:
Two classical female allegorical figures (left and right), symbolizing prosperity and stability
Color Scheme: Blue-green with red imperial seals
Imperial Eagle: Prominent in the central background
Language: German
๐ข Identification
Catalog Reference: Pick #42a.1
Serial Number: A.6491029
Series: Reichsbank legal tender series
โ๏ธ Annotations
Handwritten blue ink markings on the left margin
Such annotations were often made for banking, accounting, or internal verification purposes
These markings are officially noted and affect grading
๐ Grade (as shown on holder)
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: Very Fine (VF) โ 20
Grading Note: Annotations
Year Graded: 2024
Graded in: KSA (Saudi Arabia)
๐ Historical Context
Issued during the German Empire under Kaiser Wilhelm II
Backed by gold standard regulations before World War I
This series was widely circulated until inflation and currency reforms after WWI
๐ฐ Collectorsโ Notes
Popular with collectors due to:
Imperial-era design
Large-format artwork
Historical significance
Annotations lower value slightly, but graded examples remain collectible and desirable