It was a common circulation coin up until 2002 when Germany switched to the euro. At that time it was worth around 5 cents.
The value of a 1929 10 German pfennig coin can vary depending on its condition, but it is typically worth around $1 to $5 USD in the numismatic market.
A 10 pfennig is a coin, not a note. The value of a 1917 10 pfennig coin depends on its condition. The typical value is between 20 c and 8 US dollars.
It's German, clearly, but you need to provide its denomination. Please post a new question with that info as well as the mint mark (A = Berlin). 1 zinc pfennig $2 to $5 5 zinc pfennig $3 to $6 10 zinc pfennig $5 to $15 1 copper pfennig $4 to $8 2 copper pfennig $5 to $15 50 aluminum pfennig $15 to $35 5 & 10 brass pfennig $25 2 & 5 silver reichsmark $5 to $10 above spot
Answer1 zinc pfennig $2 to $5 5 zinc pfennig $3 to $610 zinc pfennig $5 to $151 copper pfennig $4 to $82 copper pfennig $5 to $1550 aluminum pfennig $15 to $355 & 10 brass pfennig $252 & 5 silver reichsmark $5 to $10 above spot
This was a common circulation coin in Germany up till the changeover to euros in 2002. At that time it was worth about a US nickel.
The 10 pfennig coin was first issued by the German Empire on 1873.
One pfennig was to the German mark the way one cent is to the dollar. It's a common coin, worth maybe 10 cents.
sammler.com, a major German collectibles site, lists the following approximate retail values as of 07/2010: Slightly worn - US$0.70 Almost no wear - US$1.30 Uncirculated - US$3.90
Unless it's uncirculated, this coin (10 pfennige, rather than a pfennig with a 10) is only worth face value, about 5 cents. It was a common circulation coin until the euro was adopted in 2002.
"10 pfennig" is simply its denomination - 10 pennies. Look for a small letter that's separate from the rest of the inscriptions. That's the coin's mint mark and helps to determine its value. Assuming worn condition, rough retail prices are: A or D mint mark - $2. F or J - $4 E - $5 G - $25
There's no such thing as a German "dime", just a 10-pfennig coin. The word "dime" is a peculiar US name left over from the late 18th century, although many Canadians use the same term for their 10-cent piece.Please see the Related Question for more information
1 zinc pfennig $2 to $5 5 zinc pfennig $3 to $6 10 zinc pfennig $5 to $15 1 copper pfennig $4 to $8 2 copper pfennig $5 to $15 50 aluminum pfennig $15 to $35 5 & 10 brass pfennig $25 2 & 5 silver reichsmark $5 to $10 above spot