Overview

Struck in 1949, this 10 Pfennig coin bears the transitional Bank Deutscher Länder legend used before the adoption of Bundesrepublik Deutschland on federal coinage following the establishment of West Germany.

Key Features & Details:

• Country: Germany (Bank Deutscher Länder / early West Germany)
• Denomination: 10 Pfennig
• Year: 1949
• Material: Brass-Clad Steel
• Condition: Circulated / Pre-owned – A genuinely circulated coin that has seen use. The oak seedling detail, the numeral “10” and the legend “BANK DEUTSCHER LÄNDER” all remain clear and legible, with natural surface wear, handling marks and toning consistent with age and circulation.
• Obverse (Front): Central five-leaf oak seedling (Eichenling) symbolising growth and rebirth, encircled by the legend “BANK DEUTSCHER LÄNDER” with the issue date “1949” at the base.
• Reverse (Back): Large central numeral “10” flanked by ears of rye grain, with the denomination “PFENNIG” along the lower rim.

Collector Value:

A significant historic post-WWII piece representing the currency reform and economic reconstruction era of early West Germany.

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The photographs show the actual coin offered, but please note that the year, mint mark, individual surface marks, toning and strike may vary from the images shown. The coin supplied will be of the same type and in comparable condition to the one pictured.

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