What is the value of a 1940 German 10 reichspfennig coin?

Answer 1

These coins were struck in zinc to free up more important metals for the German war machine. Many of them corroded so values depend a lot on condition as well as mint mark. Assuming the coin is in very to moderately worn condition, ranges of values would be:

"A" mint mark - $1.50 to $4.00

D - $2.75 to $8.00

F - $4.00 to $8.00

B, E - $12 to $18

G - $35 to $65

J - $80 to $160

Answer 2

These coins were struck in zinc because of wartime metal shortages, so many of them corroded. Its value depends on both its condition and mint mark. sammler.com, a major German collectibles site, lists the following approximate retail values as of 07/2011:

"A" mint mark (Berlin):

Slightly worn - US$1.50

Almost no wear - US$3.60

Uncirculated - US$10.90

"B" (occupied Vienna):

Slightly worn - $10.90

Almost no wear - $18.10

Uncirculated - $36.30

"D" (München [Munich]):

Slightly worn - $2.20

Almost no wear - $7.30

Uncirculated - $18.10

"E" (Muldenhütte):

Slightly worn - $10.90

Almost no wear - $18.10

Uncirculated - $36.30

"F" (Stuttgart):

Slightly worn - $3.60

Almost no wear - $7.30

Uncirculated - $18.10

"G" (Karlsruhe):

Slightly worn - $29.00

Almost no wear - $58.00

Uncirculated - $109.00

"J" (Hamburg):

Slightly worn - $72.50

Almost no wear - $145.00

Uncirculated - $254.00

Answer 3

sammler.com, a major German collectibles site, lists the following approximate retail values as of 02/2013:

"A" mint mark (Berlin):

Slightly worn - US$0.70

Almost no wear - US$3.30

Uncirculated - US$9.80

"B" (occupied Vienna):

Slightly worn - $1.30

Almost no wear - $5.20

Uncirculated - $13.00

"D" (München [Munich]):

Slightly worn - $1.30

Almost no wear - $5.20

Uncirculated - $13.00

"E" (Muldenhütte):

Slightly worn - $2.00

Almost no wear - $6.50

Uncirculated - $16.30

"F" (Stuttgart):

Slightly worn - $3.90

Almost no wear - $13.00

Uncirculated - $26.00

"G" (Karlsruhe):

Slightly worn - $6.50

Almost no wear - $16.30

Uncirculated - $32.50

"J" (Hamburg):

Slightly worn - $3.30

Almost no wear - $6.50

Uncirculated - $16.30

These coins were struck in zinc due to wartime shortages so many of them have been subject to corrosion.

DISCLAIMER: The values quoted are the best available, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 4

sammler.com, a major German collectibles site, lists the following approximate retail values as of 08/2014:

"A" mint mark (Berlin):

Slightly worn - US$0.70

Almost no wear - US$3.40

Uncirculated - US$10.10

"B" (occupied Vienna):

Slightly worn - $1.40

Almost no wear - $5.40

Uncirculated - $13.50

"D" (München [Munich]):

Slightly worn - $1.40

Almost no wear - $5.40

Uncirculated - $13.50

"E" (Muldenhütte):

Slightly worn - $2.00

Almost no wear - $6.80

Uncirculated - $16.90

"F" (Stuttgart):

Slightly worn - $4.10

Almost no wear - $13.50

Uncirculated - $27.00

"G" (Karlsruhe):

Slightly worn - $6.80

Almost no wear - $16.90

Uncirculated - $33.80

"J" (Hamburg):

Slightly worn - $3.40

Almost no wear - $6.80

Uncirculated - $16.90