Germany 1 Reichspfennig and 1 Rentenpfennig 1923 to 1936

These coins from the Weimar Republic of Germany catalog about as follows:

RENTENPFENNIGS AND REICHSPFENNIGS (most coins, see below)
worn: less than $1 US dollar approximate catalog value
average circulated: $1
well preserved: $4
fully uncirculated: $12

The coin in the picture is in good shape and it is probably worth a three or four dollars in catalog value.

Collectors are very picky about the overall appearance of their coins, and are willing to pay a premium for good eye appeal. Be sure you understand what catalog value is. Use our Terminology page to find out.

Reichspfennigs and rentenpfennigs look the same, with the large '1' and wheat sheaves. The legend on the '1' side says reichspfennig or rentenpfennig.

All reichspfennigs and rentenpfennigs of the era carry a mint mark just below the wheat sheaves. Check out your coin to see what mint mark it has. Some dates and mint marks are more valuable than the common date values quoted above. Here are the better date coins with an approximate catalog value for average circulated condition:

Rentenpfennigs:
1923F: $12 US dollars average circulated
1923J: $10
1925A: $1200 very rare coin
1929F: $300

Reichspfennigs:
1924E: $250
1925D: $15
1930E: $15
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