You can hold history in your hands with the Third Reich 50 Reichspfennig coin. This coin was minted by Nazi Germany in 1941 during World War II. Whether you’re an avid coin collector or a history buff, this rare Third Reich 50 Reichspfennig can be a shining choice for your collection. The obverse of the Nazi coin features an imperial eagle hovering over a swastika, one of the most recognizable symbols of the Nazis from the World War II era. It’s lettering reads “Deutsches Reich 1941,” and it tells the year of the mint. The reverse side displays the denomination of the coin, 50 Reichspfennig, in the center and a pair of oak leaves at the bottom. The coin’s features reeded sides. Made from aluminum, Third Reich 50 Reichspfennig coins weigh 1.35 grams and have a diameter of 22.7mm. Minted at the height of Nazi rule, these coins can pack a strong history punch in such a small package. The 50 Reichspfennig coin is worth one half, or .50, or a Reichsmark. Made out of aluminum instead of copper or other choice coin material, the 50 Reichspfennig is an emergency issue type of coin that is similar to the zinc Reichspfennig coins from the same era due to the need for nickel for the war effort. The aluminum 50 Reichspfennig coin shows light wear and tear associated with average circulation. The Reichsmark was the official currency in Germany from 1924 until June 1948. The Reichsmark was subdivided into 100 Reichspfennig. From 1936 on, all coins bore the Nazi state insignia. The imperial eagle had two standard designs on most of the coin denominations. In the early issues, a large swastika was depicted on most of the coins. As the Nazi rule continued, coins depicting a more aggressive eagle and a less prominent swastika became more common. The Third Reich 50 Reichspfennig was minted during the height of Nazi Germany that was ruled by the notorious dictator Adolf Hitler. Hitler rose to power in the Socialist German Workers Party and took control of the German government in 1933. He established concentration camps to inter Jews and other groups he believed to be a threat to the Aryan supremacy, which led to the death of more than 6 million people in the Holocaust. His 1939 attack on Poland started World War II and during the time of the 1941 50 Reichspfennig mint, Germany occupied much of Europe and North Africa. Hitler killed himself following a Russian and U.S. invasion into battle that would result in Germany’s defeat.
Product Key Features
Composition
Aluminum
Year
1941
Additional Product Features
Reverse Description
Denomination, Oak Leaves below
Geo
Germany, Third Reich
Diameter
22.7
Blockers
[Image_Blocked]
Catalog Number
Km# 96
Sub Geo
Not Available
Type
Standard Coinage
Country/Region of Manufacture
Germany, Third Reich
Obverse Description
Eagle above Swastika Within Wreath
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