Nazi Era Coinage/Currency Where to Start

Yes. Very nice coin. Where can I get one?

 

Log in or Sign up to hide this ad.

Anyone have any idea what these are worth? 1875 2 Pfenning series H and 1888 5 Pfenning series D.

 

2011 Krause:
1875-H 2 pfennig, fine, $3.50
1888-D 5 pfennig, good to very good, $0.75
The 1888-D could be struck over 1885-D, same price

"H" and "D" are simply mintmarks, Darmstadt and Munich respectively. I am guessing on the grades.

 

Ok. so if that is what they may be worth. my next question is. what should a collector expect to spend. is there a rule of thumb on getting it for a good deal and taking advantage of a weak seller? whats fair?

 

There are no weak sellers with $4.25 worth of coins.

 

Well i was just using this as an example. just wondering the rule of thumb is for a collector. I'm sure many will say "as low as you can get them" but i want to be considered a fair buyer, seller, and collector.

 

I purchased mine on Ebay. glad you like

 

Thanks. I thought they would be worth a bit more, didn't expect too much.

 

Regarding world coin junk boxes, heck yeah there are lots of them. I went to the MOON show here a couple of weeks ago and probably saw 20-30 if I saw one of them. I didn't really go through them, but I noticed them since what I collect tend to be more likely to show up at a world coin dealer's table than a typical US dealer.

Almost all shows will have these world junk boxes, and most world coin dealers will also. US dealers it will be hit or miss I imagine.

 

My theory is, if Whitman or Dansco had published albums for German minors, they'd be worth a lot more. But Whitman stopped with Australia, just when they were getting some traction.

Nothing spurs demand like an album to fill, and a few remaining "holes" staring you in the face -- that's how all the old-timers (!) started. The real veterans started with drab, clumsy Wayte Raymond albums; ever seen one?

 

I will agree that having a type set folder would increase demand, I will disagree about what the "real veterans" started with. Most of the pioneering collectors even in US numismatics kept their coins in coin trays, so I wouldn't classify even Wayte Raymond users as the "real veterans".

Btw, yeah I have seen them. In fact I have some old Raymond folders laying around somewhere from groups of stuff I bought in the 80's/90's.

 

Yes, you are right; I was referring to real veterans who are still alive and kicking. The "tray" era ended around the 1930s, and an original cabinet with its velvet-lined trays would bring BIG bucks.

 

Well, since we are in the world and ancient coin category, I visited a dealer a few months ago and every single one of his coins worth over $100 were in coin trays. I don't think its as dead as you believe. In fact, I am aware of at least 3 people who still craft coin cabinets for collectors.

 

Just bought this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/300655635227?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
May have overpaid but I'm a sucker for zeppelins...

*Their tech guy tried to edit the picture using microsoft paint to cover the camera flash.

 

You might very well like to include some 1 an 2 pfennig of the german empire in your Nazi era - collection. The coppers where made legal tender again in 1923 and where not demonitized before 1942, together with the Weimar ans swastika - types.

 

wow this great. lots of info. Sorry I have not been replying but my father just passed away tonight at 6:36pm and I obviously have been by his side with my mother. anyways. This is all great info and talk. I hope this thread takes off so I can keep learning you Guys and Gals are great.

 

In our thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your loss. Take the time your family needs, coins can wait.

 

God bless.

 

Thank You.

Thank You.

 

I am very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences.