UBB.threads Forums General Militaria Flags, Field Gear, and Miscellaneous Militaria and Regalia Forum Interesting but Inexpensive Collectables.

When I first started collecting 12 years ago, Third Reich items were more abundant and considerably less expensive.

Now, many items are out of sight (price wise) for new collectors, young and old.

Let's face it, with the price of nice SA daggers approaching $1000+, it can be difficult for new collectors.

The purpose of this thread is to find other Third Reich artifacts that are not only collectable but also relatively inexpensive.

I'll start off, here is a photo of a 1937 dated Two Reichsmark Silver coin.

They were minted from 1936-1939.

Each coin contains .16 ounces of silver and are very well made.

Compare them to a U.S. Quarter from the same year and you will see the difference.

Above all, honesty and integrity.

Vinnie

Good point. Tinnies have a way to go as well I think. Add postage stamps to the mix as well as other paper items.

Never could understand why the postage stamps have never caught on. Since I started collecting german stamps in the 1960's the prices have never budged.

Stamps are a great way to start a collection. I only have 2 sets myself but with prices of hardware being what they are I might get more just to stay in the game. Photographs are also good value & you can spend a lot of time studying them. Each one tells a story, locations, what people are doing & the expressions on the faces. Fascinating stuff IMO

I collect Tinnies! And also Tinnies! And more Tinnies! They are a great collectible, they are made of different materials, different shapes, every organization had them, and they are so diverse! I never get tired of looking at them. I still find Tinnies today that I have never seen before. How exciting!!! I know they will go up in price so grab them now! JME

Don't understand it either why coins and paper money never really caught on.
Vin,,whats something like this coin worth as a collectable?
How many 3rd. Reich period coins were silver?

Vinnie, good idea. With the prices going higher all the time(something I have mixed feelings about) new collectors need moderately priced entry level items. All the items already listed are great. Mothers crosses,War Merit crosses and sport badges are still reasonable.
Gaspare, Only the 2 Mark and 5 Mark coins were silver during the 3rd Reich. Prior to that 1/2 Mark, 1 Mark and higher denominations of the Mark were silver. Coins were one of the first things I collected. Imperial German are my favorite. Price wise a 3rd reich 2 Mark is $8, 5 Mark is $15. This is if you are not looking for a spicific date and mint mark or condition.

G-

As with any collectable, it all comes down to condition and desireablilty.

Let's take just the Two Mark silver coins as an example.

Minted from 1936-1939.

The rarest year in 1936 - the mintage for this year in not known, but I would estimate only a few million.

In the realm of coins, that is not many, especially when they are broken up by the four mints.

In 1936, the four mints that produced the Two Marks were:

D - Munich
E - Muldenhutten
G - Karlsruhe
J - Hamburg

Broken down this way, the most desireable mint is Hamburg.

A '36 'J' can sometimes fetch a few hundred dollars.

With that being said, this is an anomoly.

Most of the Two Marks can be had for around $10 - $12 in nice shape.

There were four main types of Third Reich silver coins, the Two Mark mentioned above and three versions of the Five Mark.

But, commemorative coins were also minted for the anniversary of the birth of Schiller, Martin Luther, and a 1 Year Annivery of Nazi Rule.

I will follow up shortly with more information and photos of some of these coins.

Above all, honesty and integrity.

Vinnie

The Five Mark silver coin was minted in three distinct versions.

All three versions were the same physical size and contained the same silver content .40 ounces. The only difference was the outside image.

The first version was minted from 1934-1935 and feature two small swastikas and the Postdam Garrison.

They were minted by the following mints:

A - Berlin
D - Munich
E - Muldenhutten
F - Stuttgart
G - Karlsruhe
J - Hamburg

I am including photos of the front and back.

Above all, honesty and integrity.

Vinnie

The reverse featuring the Potsdam Garrison.

you want cheap try WHW TOKENS

paul

Hi Vinnie.

Here is almost a complete set of both 5 and 2 RM in all styles. On the two plates you can see i am missing only a coule of coins.

As to the price of these, I sell excellent coins for less than quoted here.

Jim

second plate. Some of the most difficult to find are the 2RM with the dated cathederal

Jim, great collection of Reichsmarks. I'm still missing a few myself. send me an email of the ones your missing and I'll check my doubles.

Regular Party pins are nice - started with a nice 30mm gold but have worked into the regular enamel ones - beautiful work and not very pricey

Another thing to consider is TR photos. There are many on the auction sites.

Dave

Getting back to the silver coins for a sec.,,,with the regular standard everyday currency silver coin [ no special rounds or commemorative type],, there was none with Hitler on it? just Hindenberg? How about the brass, or zinc?,,anything with him on it?

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Paulbear,
the sheer variety in your collecting has surprised me once again. Not even something I had considered or know anything about. Very nice indeed!

Gaspare, to the best of my knoweledge Hitler never had his face on a coin or paper money. The bronze coins went from 1936 to 1940 and the zinc from 1940 to 1945.
1 pfennig

2 pfennig, only made in bronze.

5 pfennig

10 pfennig

50 pfennig, made in aluminum in 1935. Then nickel in 1938 & 1939 and back to aluminum 1939 to 1944

But I still like the Imperial style better.

Thanks for the info Raymond.. I see where there are the Bronze types,,but some look like brass, or is that just my monitor?

I have some and also received a run as a gift from a friend. I've yet to really check them out and looking for a easy way to display them so both sides can be viewed.

Also noticed the Aluminum 1935. I take it thats a pretty rare one. Value?

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The 1 & 2 pfennigs are listed as bronze while the 5 & 10 pfennig are listed as aluminum-bronze. The color difference could be due to the mixing of metals and some of them were cleaned years ago so have a different toning.
The 50 pfennig I showed is common and only a dollar or two. The style prior to this one is $30 and up.