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10 Pfennig

Germany (Bank deutscher Länder) · 1949

A brass-colored coin featuring a young oak tree sprout on the obverse and a large denomination numeral surrounded by wheat stalks on the reverse.

Country: Germany (Bank deutscher Länder)
Year: 1949
Denomination: 10 Pfennig
Metal: Brass-clad steel

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Overview

A brass-colored coin featuring a young oak tree sprout on the obverse and a large denomination numeral surrounded by wheat stalks on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued by the Bank deutscher Länder in the post-WWII occupation period, shortly before the formal establishment of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) in May 1949. Coins from this era represent the economic reorganization and currency stabilization of Western Germany.

Obverse (front)

Features an oak tree sprout rising from the ground, surrounded by the text 'BANK DEUTSCHER LÄNDER' and the year '1949'.

Reverse (back)

Features a large numeral '10' with 'PFENNIG' below, flanked by stylized wheat stalks curving upward with the mint mark 'D' at the top center.

Estimated value

$1-$5 in circulated condition, up to $15-$30 in uncirculated condition

What drives this coin's value

Overall grade, presence of original mint luster, absence of environmental corrosion or pitting common to steel-based post-war coinage.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine (moderate wear on the high points of the design, visible surface marks and minor toning/discoloration)

Mintage & rarity

Common, though higher grades are scarcer due to the base metal composition being prone to corrosion.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for magnetic properties since the core is steel. Counterfeits are rare because these coins have low face value and were produced in massive quantities.

Notable varieties & errors

Minor repunched mint marks or die varieties exist, but major valuable errors are uncommon for this specific year.

Similar coins

Later West German 10 Pfennig coins issued by the Bundesrepublik Deutschland featuring a similar design from 1950 onward.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges with clean cotton gloves to avoid transferring skin oils. Store in a cool, dry place in a PVC-free coin flip or capsule. Do not clean or polish, as this damages the original surface and significantly reduces collector value.

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Overview

Historical significance

Obverse (front)

Reverse (back)

Estimated value

What drives this coin's value

Grade assessment

Mintage & rarity

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Notable varieties & errors

Similar coins

Care & preservation

Other germany (bank deutscher länder) coins

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