Brenda G. writes:Â I found 6 German coins and was wondering if they are valuable or how I can find out the value of them. They are all 10 cent pieces. I have one 1917, one 1928, one 1938, two 1942 and 1 1943. Could you please tell me where I can find info. on these coins?
The coins you mention represent three distinct eras in German history. The first, the 1917 10 Pfennig was minted on an iron flan at almost all the German Mints (A,D,E, F, G & J) at the very end of WW I and is very common. There is a rare variety minted in zinc only minted in Berlin ( “A” mintmark) and another common piece with no mintmark. The 1928 10 Reichspfennig was minted under the Weimar Republic and happens to be scarce and either has an “A” or a “G” mintmark. The 1938 and 1942 10 Reichspfennig were minted under the Third Reich and are common.The 1943 10rp is also Third Reich but is scarce with a “B”, “E”, “G” or “J” mintmark.
Condition is paramount to value, of course. If you know the grade and mintmarks you can get a general idea of retail value in current editions of German coin catalogs or you can try the Krause World Coin Catalog for general information. You should be able to locate publications such as the above at your local coin shop, book store or library.
