Third Reich.

5 reichsmark 1936, silver .900, weight - 13,88 g., mintage - 1872000 pcs. Minted in Munich.

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And here is mine. This coin was minted in Muldenhutten ("E").
5 reichsmark 1936, silver .900, 13,88 g., mintage - 3320000 pcs.

 

That is all, gentlemen.

 

The swastika is a very revered symbol, being used on coins throughout the ages. It first appeared as far as I know on ancient indian coinage. Its really sad how this venerated, ancient symbol is now so closely associated with madmen. My hope is after enough time has passed it may be placed again civilized society.

What is really sad is the lack of education, and how ancient coins with a swastika are to this day banned in many countries, simply by bureaucrats not comprehending this symbol predates by thousands of years any fascists. The last I heard these coins are still forbidden to be advertised or sold in France at least.

 

Great pieces Eugene. I like the 5 marks piece minted in Austria right after Anschols. Here are a couple more. 2 penning (Berlin) and the Potsdam Church (Muldenhutten). :smile

 

Thanks, my friends!

 

Great coins, thanks for posting them. I rather enjoy collecting coins from the third reich because I am interested in the history of that era. I have a small collection myself and see nothing wrong with collecting them. Here is a link to my small collection in my CT photo album:

http://www.cointalk.com/users/5233-albums653/

My collection even includes a nice example of a post Nazi issued occupation piece. The swastika was removed from the zinc 1 pfennig. These coins are common in low grade, but my example is a nicer grade and they are a little hard to come by.

 

My father and an uncle both fought against the Nazi's. My uncle was killed in Italy. I have a couple of the 5 pfennigs myself. Thanks showing your collection.

 

Very nice set Camaro, many great quality coins.

 

the swastika is also an ancient hindu symbol. on ebay there a some conmen who advertise nazi germany gold coins for sale, do not touch them as they are plated silver coins, and therefore worthless.

 

Nazi coins are great. My wife's Great-Uncle Willie was a German soldier (a soldier, not a Nazi) during World War 2. He was killed by the Russians on the Eastern Front.

 

Then again, for many American collectors (well, those who care about non-US coins at all) German coinage seems to be limited to nazi coinage, preferably swastika pieces. This fascination sure makes up for a certain lack thereof in many parts of Europe. Don't know about France, but in Germany it depends: While nazi propaganda is pretty much illegal, it sure is OK to sell, advertise and buy such nazi coins.

Christian

 

There are two versions of that 1 Pf coin. One that is very rare - that is a type dated 1944 but minted in Munich (D) shortly after WW2. In that case the wreath with the swastika was simply removed from the dies. The more common type was issued a little later; that one (also 5 Pf and 10 Pf) had a newly designed tail where the swastika used to be.

Christian

 

Kinda said to know you think of US collectors that way. You may be right, I guess I don't know. I for one have a nice mini collection of Roman limes found in Germany, and quite a few middle ages German coins, in addition to my ancient collections. I think there are many more of us historically and geographically interested US collectors that you may be aware of.

I will grant you most US collectors collect US coins, for a few reasons I have stated before. I know we have a farily poor international reputation lately, but I hate to think of our European allies think we are a bunch of skinheaded neo-nazis.

 

La tee dah Christian. And how could one many collect coins of Germany, since Germany did not exist till the time of Bismark ??? JK :foot-mouth:

 

Umm, I can only guess what the reason is - could be that some collectors share the political ideas of the nazis, could be that the exact opposite is the case. In fact, I believe that most who collect nazi coins (and no other pieces from Germany, and certainly not anything that is younger than 60 years ) want them because their fathers, grandfathers, etc. fought in Europe, against Nazi Germany. Those collectors may well be bald, but for other reasons, hehe.

I just find it sad to see the numismatic history of a country (or bunch of countries if you include the Holy Roman Empire period) reduced to this. And yes, I know very well that collectors such as yourself or Evgeney (Siberian Man) for example have collections with a much wider scope. But I also remember several topics, here and in other forums, where I would write something about, say, some German 10 euro commemorative, and shortly afterwards there were replies like, "ah yes, I have some pieces from your country too" ... guess what those were.

Christian

 

I hear you man, sorry if I was too defensive in the other post. To too many Americans, WWII is "ancient" history, and just like a car wreck things like that always attract attention. I just wish more would look at real history and read all of the fascinating, good stories there.

 

Well, two of these coins are actually from the country where I am, the Federal Republic of Germany. And I have them too. Of the others ... one is from the German Empire (1871-1949), and the one with the Messerschmitt, hm, some Pacific island maybe? Interesting stamp too!

Christian

 

LOL, Christian I was just testing to see if anyone was awake. Its from Liberia, but it is a nice Me 262, don'y ya think ??? The Stamp is Wiemar era notgeld.

 

Excellent collection, Camaro!