Date (AD)
 
Country
 
Extra category
 
Inscriptions and other info
Special characteristics
 
People
 
Objects
 
Weapons
Animals
 
Plants and fruit
 
Shapes
 
Symbols
Enter a little information, then:
      
Review:
 
 

Advertisement

Recommend CoinQuest
by clicking +1:

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Canteen Token (Germany)

 Date: none 
 Mint mark: none 
 Size: small 
 Description: nazi swastika inside of spoked wheel on one side and other side is 20 surrounded by the words Koin Aach D.A.F. Gauwaltung 
 Composition: not precious 
 Wear: worn 
 Eye appeal: tainted 
 Damage: scratch, corrosion 
 Errors: not specified 
 Toning: not specified 
 
 [Request 9565 received from Wolfen, Monday, 21-Nov-2011, answered by Paul] 
 [Reviewed by CoinQuest. Appraisal ok., Wednesday, 08-Aug-2012] 

Canteen Token (Germany) The cities of Koln and Aachen were in the administrative district (Gauwaltung) of the German Labor Front (Deutsche Arbeitsfront or DAF). Apparently Wolfen has a canteen (kantine) token worth 20 pfennigs from that area. The example in the picture comes from the forum at WarRelics.eu where various experts comment on the scarcity of this piece.

Attempting to place an approximate value on such tokens is difficult. There is a strong following of German Third Reich memorabilia, and this pushes value up. However, tokens in general are collected with far less vigor than legal tender coins, and this pushes value down. Finally, the fact that the collectors at War Relics have not seen this particular pattern works in favor of high value. My guess at the value of Woflen's token, which is sorely damaged with scratches and corrosion, is $20 US dollars. If it were in good shape, with no damage, value would probably be $100 or more.

Advertisement

Wed, 22-May-2013 18:37:05 GMT, unknown: 4583473 ABdTLVdZacgqg
main_action=