Continuing from the lot I bought last year here are some ugly coins from Germany. One is from the Empire coinage which lasted from 1871 until 1916 due to World War I. The other two are Third Reich coins which started in1933 until the end of the World War II in 1945.
Now I can't just put up Nazi coins without explaining their status in the numismatic world and to individual coin collectors. When visiting a coin forum you'll notice the least talked about coins are World War II coins, medals, or tokens with Third Reich insignia like the swastika or lightning bolts. Although since many soldiers from around the world occupied Nazi territories they kept these coins as reminders of the war.
Yes I know some countries like Germany have restrictions on this type of material. Some sellers and collectors have a self imposed ban on these type of coins. In the broader community they are just simply coins a piece of history that can not be forgotten. Nearly every coin design has opposition from Confederate money to president who support slavery or modern dictators this one is just the most hated.
If this is your hobby you will come across a coin or note that offends you. So let's add some knowledge to these pieces.
German coins have a rich history and including German states the entire collection is among the most sought after. These coins are in pretty bad shape. As you see they were either not taken care of well or were dug out of the ground.
A little coin history before the value and stats, not counting the German States of the early 1900s.
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Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 1 Pfennig / Germany
Year: 1901A
Mintage: 21,045,000
Metal: Copper
Value: $0.20 in Fine(although this one is less because of the damage)
Type/Country: 5 Reichspfennig / Germany
Year: 1941A
Mintage: 246,216,000
Metal: Zinc
Value: $0.10 in Good
Type/Country: 1 Reichspfennig / Germany
Year: 1943A (although it is not 100% clear)
Mintage: 472,401,000
Metal: Zinc
Value: $0.15 in Fine(although this one is less because of the damage)
Zinc does not stand up well and in moist air it will oxidize and form zinc carbonate the white stuff you see leeching out of modern U.S. cents.
Do you have a German coin and want to know its value? Leave a comment/question and I will do my best to find out the price and history for you.
