German Empire Coins Are Awesome

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by vtvick777, Sep 19, 2012.

  1. Mynter

    Mynter Active Member

    My latest acquisition : German East Africa, 10 Heller, 1910. The design of this coin was partially a side - effect of the design contest for the 25 pfennig wich was issued from 1909 - 12. The center - hole did not pass through the jury, as it was regarded as primitive and unworthy for an educated european to use. Frenchies and others though... For Africa it was good enough in any case. The prewar - issues og German East Africe where in fact legal tender untill 1923.
     

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  3. Eduard

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    This little pfennig is a rarity within the series.

    It is the 1902 mintmark J, (minted in Hamburg), of which only 150 specimens were struck.

    I've had two experts over the years look at it - both agreed it is a genuine coin. I'm happy with that.
     

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  4. vtvick777

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  5. jello

    jello Not Expert★NormL®

    :thumb:German Empire coinage can have some great engraving and more than One per year+ denotations penny's-pfennig-Mark $ copper silver and gold .as Germany had a lot of areas like state + each had its own design+ learning them all could take a life time as there are so many. trying gaining that knowledge from the USA for each hamlet,state or region is not an easy task.as the pass holds hide secrets that were not secrets in 1700-1921 but today we can find the knowledge via internet :kewl::secret: good friends in Germany who share there info with us.
     
  6. gbroke

    gbroke Naturally Toned

    I can see why. Great coin Eduard!
     
  7. Eduard

    Eduard Supporter**

    Here is one I think Greg will like: 1 Mark 1894 G (Kalrsruhe mint)

    A scarce issue in good condition.
     

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  8. Ripley

    Ripley Senior Member

  9. gbroke

    gbroke Naturally Toned

    Beautiful example of the 1894 G. They are not easy to find in nice grades! Love it.

    This is one of my favorite designs on any coin.
     
  10. John14

    John14 Active Member

    Ripley, have you been going through my safe again? LOL :smile
     
  11. Mynter

    Mynter Active Member

    Good thing you did not buy the shop- keeper. :D Lovely coin !!
     
  12. Derick

    Derick Well-Known Member

    Thank you for the nice posts. Fantastic coins.
     
  13. John14

    John14 Active Member

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    PhotoScaped this today.
     
  14. jello

    jello Not Expert★NormL®

     
  15. goldmark

    goldmark Active Member

    It's an exchange of information that goes both ways and presents a chance for all involved to learn something.
     
  16. mkivtt

    mkivtt Well-Known Member

    Keep in mind none of those coins are slabbed. Unless you know what you're looking at, or are buying lower-end coins, there is no guarantee what you'll get is real. For some reason the Europeans don't do the whole slabbing thing (yet).
     
  17. gbroke

    gbroke Naturally Toned

    I think this a good thing. This forces collectors to always buy the coin and not the slab.
     
  18. chrisild

    chrisild Coin Collector

    Umm, MA-Shops is a platform, not a single dealer. Maybe some of the sellers actually offer their coins in US-type slabs - I don't know, and frankly, I will not buy a slabbed piece. Fortunately most dealers over here guarantee the authenticity of what they sell.

    Christian
     
  19. Coinfreak1996

    Coinfreak1996 New Member

    I like german empire coins very much!!!!
    here is one of my favorites

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  20. gbroke

    gbroke Naturally Toned

    Love it! Looks like some toning going on.
     
  21. John14

    John14 Active Member

    One of the reasons I like German Empire coinage so much is the history behind them. Ludwig III (son of Prince Luitpold of Bavaria & Archduchess Augusta of Austria) took over as King of Bavaria from Otto (son of Maximilian II & Marie of Prussia, brother of Ludwig II ). – King Otto (who was insane) was allowed to keep his title, until he died in 1916. During this brief time Bavaria had two kings.
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