Description
Basic Information
• Country: Germany 🇩🇪
• Denomination: 1 Reichspfennig
• Year: 1939
• Mint mark: D (Munich Mint)
• Period: Third Reich ($%&! Germany)
• Grade: AU53 – About Uncirculated
• Grading Company: MEGA – Middle East Grading Alliance
Coin Specifications
• Metal: Copper (bronze)
• Weight: about 2 g
• Diameter: about 17 mm
• Edge: Plain
Design
Obverse (Front):
• Large number “1”
• Surrounded by wheat ears
• Inscription DEUTSCHES REICH
• Year 1939
Reverse (Back):
• German eagle holding a wreath with swastika
• Inscription DEUTSCHES REICH
(This symbol represents the government of $%&! Germany at that time.)
Historical Context
1939 is the year World War II began when Germany invaded Poland.
Coins from this year are historically significant because they were minted during the start of the war.
Grade Meaning
AU53 (About Uncirculated):
• Very light wear
• Most original details intact
• Close to mint condition.
Collector Value (Approx.)
• Typical value: $8 – $20 USD depending on condition and demand.
• Higher grades or rare mint marks can sell for more.
Collectibility
✔ WWII historical coin
✔ Good grade (AU53)
✔ Popular among world war collectors
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💡 From all the coins you showed, your collection includes coins from three different centuries:
• 18th century: Safavid Empire coin (1719)
• Early 20th century: Australia 1915, Germany 1939, UK 1940
• Mid–late 20th century: USA, Egypt, Jamaica coins
That makes your collection quite diverse historically.