NDRob's Coin Album
A light die clash and copper streaking from imperfect mixing of the alloy make this an interesting coin, if not an exceptional one.
A really super example in MS64. The color is extremely uniform and a nice purple-red. The surfaces are smooth and the details sharp, indicative of a decent strike with fairly fresh dies. Most MS65s I've seen look worse than this.
A good example, but not particularly special or rare. The obverse die isn't particular sharp and the strike isn't particularly strong. A good upgrade candidate.
The coin has blinding luster, but the black spots and weak strike mean this one is in need of an upgrade.
This is just a fun coin. The colorful blue green toning is nice. There's a little die clash noticeable around the 2 on the obverse. I might have a technically better 2 pfennigs, but this is the most exciting.
This is a coin that is a nice bright red. It pops in your hand in way that it doesn't in the Trueview. This was a raw self-submission. I was a little worried about the gouge on the E in Deutsches when I sent it in.
This coin is a solid example of the type. The surfaces aren't perfect and the luster isn't perfect, but it's a darn good example.
I cracked this coin from an NGC MS67 holder and submitted it to PCGS where it also received an MS67. It has great, bluish luster and a good strike. That's all I can ask for from this issue.
This is a really nice 20 pfennig with good luster and earthen toning. There isn't much else to say...
This 20 pfennig is a winner. Nearly flawless surfaces. The only thing holding it back is a little bit of a dulled luster, which happens with these CuNi coins.
This is the hardest type of German Empire coins for me to grade. PCGS grading seems inconsistent to me as a result. I like this one nonetheless.
This is the hardest type of German Empire coins for me to grade. PCGS grading seems inconsistent to me as a result. I like this one nonetheless.
I love this coin. The toning is textbook for me. It's almost exactly what I want from an aged naturally toned coin from the 1800s.
I love this coin. The toning is textbook for me. It's almost exactly what I want from an aged naturally toned coin from the 1800s.
Sharply struck. Fairly early die state with crisp edges. The die polish lines only make it more obvious that the fields are clear. This was in an OGH but I had to get it reholdered so it would point to the correct coin number for the type set.
A really nice coin with fairly pleasant toning. The contact marks below Pfennig and on the 50 make this a lower end 67 in my mind, but still an exceptional coin. The luster is very much on the frosty side of things.
A really nice example of a date that is very common in gem. One of the issues with the 1918.D coins is that they often have ugly die polish lines and rarely have smooth surfaces. There are many other dates that were more well made than 1918-D. The pleasantness of the color and look of this coin overcomes some of those drawbacks. I have MS66s in other dates that pop more than this one does.
Great condition with interesting toning. I think the only thing holding it back from a 67 is a little bit of luster. I don't hold that against it, because the subdued luster and grey toning make it feel original.
Like the 1918-D 1/2 mark, the 1914-A 1 Mark is readily available graded in gem grades. This date differs from the 1918-D in that it is consistently well-made. Smooth, frosty surfaces with sharp strikes are the norm and I love the hint of toning. I have a handful of other MS67s and this one is still the best made of the bunch.
I believe I purchased this coin in a bulk lot for fairly cheap. I submitted it myself and it graded MS65+. The coin is whiter and more lustrous than your average small eagle 10 pfennig. It also has a strong even strike with defined rims all the way around.
Good surface preservation. Decent definition on the "rivets" around the eagles for an even strike. The zinc coating is completely intact. I'm happy with this one, but there are likely better ones out there.
Good surface preservation. Decent definition on the "rivets" around the eagles for an even strike. The zinc coating is completely intact. I'm happy with this one, but there are likely better ones out there.
A very nice example. A fairly strong strike but is not perfectly even. It's fairly well centered as far as this type goes. I like the reflective fields, and that makes it seem much nicer than your average UNC Aluminum 1 pfennig.
This example is nearly as-struck, which means the strike is weak. I'm okay with this coin as it is because it is very representative of the type.
I rarely run across nice examples of this type. This is a good one that I'd be happy to keep long term if it weren't for the spotting on the reverse.
A very nice, flashy coin. You can see some light spots on the coin where it suffered some acid etching from PVC damage (8 o'clock for example). It was likely stored in a vinyl holder for a little too long. Purchased on ebay for $37 in 2020.
Bought certified from c.urch in 2020. I think it's gorgeous. I'm going to die trying to find more coins like this.
An attractive coin with good luster and a weak obverse strike. My previous MS65 example had similar obv strike characteristics even though they were obtained from different sources. Purchased at auction in 2022 and self-submitted.
These G mint mark coins are always well made. A nearly flawless coin with a slight cameo and flashy fields. I bought this on raw from a dealer in 2021 and self-submitted.
This coin is one of the more heavily toned 5 Marks I have, and it has subdued luster as a result. It's not a stunner, but still respectable. Purchased form a dealer in 2021 for $100.
Crossed over from NGC64 in 2019. Originally purchased from ebay in ~2016.
This is a very pleasant coin. I will probably struggle to find one nicer. In my mind, this is what I would have expected most of the coins to look like in this set when I started building it. If you click through it, you can see that's not the case. This is a super "textbook" 5 Mark in my opinion. Purchased from a dealer in 2020 for $52 and self-submitted.
This is such a pleasant coin. It has a frost on the devices accompied by great luster and flashiness. There is some toning on the rims to remind you it has aged gracefully. I bought this raw from an auction for $55 in 2020 and self-submitted. Up until mid 2020 the highest grade for this date mintmark combination was MS64. This was the top pop for a short time until c.urch's coin exceeded it. His coin is truly exceptional. If you can find an attractive MS65 like this, then hold onto it. This is tougher than the other mint marks for 1951. The price guides don't lie.
This is an excellent 64. It is realy flashy and semi-PL. It looks great in hand. The PCGS photographs do it a little bit of disservice. Purchased it already graded off ebay in 2021.
This was originally purchased in ~2019. It had a nice flashy luster and a blue-ish color. It had a haze in parts, particularly in a large area over the 5. I sent it in to PCGS and they returned it as not gradeable due to PVC. It wasn't obvious to me where the PVC was but I attributed it to a haze the covered a portion of the coin. As a result, I conserved the coin and removed the haze. It also removed a little of the colored hue and made it more white. . That being said, the coin is still a fantastic example. This appears to be a date that's easy to find in MS62-64 grades but has been very difficult for me to find in a gem grade.
A coin formerly in Germancoins.com set that came to me indirectly from another collector in 2022. This is a nice gem example that has slightly reduced luster due to a light haze. That is made up for by subtle rainbow hues in some toned areas.
Originally purchased at an auction in 2016 for around $75, and self-submitted. Beautiful coin that has a look that I'd like more of my coins to have. It has sharp numbers on the date, which suggests an earlier and strong strike. There is a suggestiong of contrast between the fields and the devices. I can forgive the rim dings, spots, and scattered marks.
I purchased this coin in 2023 at auction raw and submitted it myself. A nice sharp example of a date that has been fairly difficult to find in a gem grade.
Purchased from an auction in 2020 for around $150 and self-submitted. This coin also has a great overall look and crisp quality to it. It has a little of this bluish tone these coins can pick up. You don't really notice it until you look at it next to a blast white coin. It has the tendency to make the coin look better in an "undescribable" way in the moment.
The Stuttgart mint never disappoints! A crisp coin with frost and slight cameo. It has some light toning to give it a little authenticity. Love it. Purchased from an auction in 2020 for around $160 and self-submitted.
I'm happy with this MS64 example of a tough date. Flashy fields seem to be common for this date. However, the last several examples I've seen come up for sale have spotting, unusual toning, or have clearly been dipped. I'm glad I found one without those characteristics. I won this at auction in 2021 for around $200 and self-submitted it.
This coin was purchased in 2021 from a dealer as a Prfr coin, despite the fact that it's technically gem. It has good surface preservation but the luster and surfaces aren't quite up to the standard of what a lot of people expect from a Stgl coin.
A very well-made coin in a great state of preservation. It does have some toning that subdues the luster, and it doesn't quite pop like some other coins. However, it's important to me to preserve and celebrate natural patinas in my collection and I can do that by including this coin. I won this at auction in 2021 for around $50 and self-submitted it.
Well struck. Crisp edges. Some die polish and light toning to give it some character. Purchased at auction in 2021 for around $50 and self-submitted.
I purchased this one already graded from a German auction in 2022. It paid up for it and it may have no been the best decision. There have been a few nice gem looking 58Fs come up for sale in the past few years.
I purchased this one already graded from a German auction in 2022. It paid up for it and it may have no been the best decision. There have been a few nice gem looking 58Fs come up for sale in the past few years.
I purchased this one already graded from a German auction in 2022. It paid up for it and it may have no been the best decision. There have been a few nice gem looking 58Fs come up for sale in the past few years.
This is a nice coin with fairly dark toning. Purchased from a fellow collector in 2021 for around $100.
Purchased raw from a dealer in 2020 for around $775 and self-submitted. This coin appears to have been lightly cleaned in the past, but PCGS found it market acceptable. In hand, this coin is very flashy and crisp. It has great eye appeal that doesn't quite carry through in the trueviews.
I bought this coin at auction raw in 2023 and submitted it myself. This is a fantastic example of this key date. It is significantly nicer than my previous MS63. I thought it had a chance at MS64. I might submit it again in the future hoping it can get a + or 64.
All of the coins made in 1959 are difficult in uncirculated condition. That is my excuse for this coin. Purchased in 2020 and self-submitted.
I purchased this from auction in 2021 and the auction description just had the date and grade with no photos. I lucked out a bit with this one and got it for a little under $50. This is coin has great personality from the toning and is in a great state of preservation. However it was struck from fairly worn dies.
The coin looks better than the Secure Plus photos suggest. I promise! Purchased on ebay for $125 in 2020.
Purchased raw in 2021 from a dealer for $108. A nice example of a tougher date. It's on the lower end of the 64 grade, but is an overall pleasant coin.
This coin has got it going on! The pinkish/red toning is very pleasant to look at. The luster is smooth and nearly uninterrupted. The strike is good. Love this coin. Purchased from a dealer in 2020 for around $90 and self-submitted.
Pleasant toning on a coin with slightly subdued luster. I personally undergraded it because I knocked it back for the superficial marks and subdued luster. Purchased from a dealer in 2020 for around $35 and self-submitted.
I wish I could duplicate this coin. It has a watery quality to the fields and contrast between the fields and devices. It's flashy too. It has a slight blue tone to it. Purchased via auction in 2016 for about $45 and self-submitted.
I purchased this raw at auction in 2023 and submitted it myself. This is a nice frosty example that displays in hand much better than in the trueviews. It does not look like a 66 in the pictures, but it does in person.
Purchased graded from eBay in 2020 for $125. The coin is fairly darkly toned, but it lights up with color directly in the light.
A well struck coin with a light skin. Purchased for around $45 raw from a dealer in 2020.
It has very consistent frost and coloration without any cameo. This is a type of coin that traditional German dealers and auction houses are reluctant to call Stempelglanz, even if it's in a good state of preservation. The toning on the reverse is, overall, attractive and helps this coin out a lot. I purchased this coin from a dealer in 2020 for about $60.
This is a very high grade example of this date. It's frosty with a little bit of a skin over the surfaces. Purchased at auction for about $200 in 2021 and self-submitted.
A very attractive coin with light toning and flashy fields. I don't expect this kind of coin from a D mintmark. Heavy die polish lines like this are more characteristic of G. I purchased this in 2020 from a dealer.
I really like this style of toning on the 5 DM coins. This is a great example with satiny luster. Bought from a dealer in 2018.
I purchased this coin already graded in 2022 from a dealer for $200. It's an attractive coin with just a hint of contrast. This is the 3rd 63-G I've added to my set after owning a 65 and 65+. Those had great eye appeal for the grades, but this one still stands out as being better. This one does not have any die polish lines, which are very common on G coins.
SecurePlus photos. A totaly white coin with a slight cameo and reflective fields. It has likely been chemically cleaned at some point with how dramatically the hits on the coin reflect out. Otherwise a fantastic coin in hand. Purchased graded from a dealer in 2021 for $150.
Purchased via auction in 2022 already graded. A very nice example and top pop that I'm happy to have in the set.
A nicely toned, frosty gem. I could see this coin fitting into any set. Purchased from a fellow collector in 2021.
This is a coin that brute forced it's way into my set. It is in such a great state of preservation, and the toning gives it some interesting character. It is otherwise a little too frosty for my tastes. Purchased from a dealer raw in 2020 and self-submitted.
I purchased this coin raw from a German dealer in 2023 and submitted it myself. It has prominent die polish lines that are all too common on G mintmark coins.
This is a coin that looks much nicer in person with cool colorful toning. The PCGS photos are a little washed out and yellow. I purchased this raw from auction in 2023 and submitted it myself.
Purchased from a dealer in 2021 and self-submitted it in 2022. Great coin with a slight cameo and doesn't have the most distracting die polish like G mintmark coins can have.
Flashy on one side and some light color on the other side. This coin has something for everyone! Purchased in 2020 for about $20 from a dealer and self-submitted.
Purchased this coin raw in 2023 and submitted it myself. A very handsome example.
A slightly weak strike is my only criticism on an otherwise really pleasant piece. Purchased raw from a dealer in 2021 and self-submitted.
I purchased this coin via auction in 2023 raw and submitted it myself. It has a nice sharp strike with a nice patina and smooth surfaces. It is free from the die polish lines that you often see on these.
A lustrous coin with crisp details and smooth surfaces. Slight weakness in strike in the bottom portion of the coin. Purchased at auction in 2022 and self-submitted.
Purchased raw from a dealer in 2020. This has the characteristic look of a lot of nicer Munich issues. A uniform polish across all devices and fields without any cameo.
Purchased off ebay already graded in 2022. This is probably a low-end MS67, but even a low end 67 is still a high-end 5 Mark.
Purchased raw from a dealer in 2020 and self-submitted.
Bought raw from a dealer in 2020 and self-submitted.
I purchased this coin raw from a dealer in 2020 for about $18 and self-submitted. A flashy coin with contrast and light toning. A model citizen.
An attractively toned coin that looks great in hand as well. It was purchased via auction in 2022 and self-submitted.
A nice example, with a little yellow toning. Purchased raw for $6 in 2014 and self-submitted.
I purchased this coin graded off of ebay in late 2021/early 2022. I also owned the other MS67 example at the time. I prefer this one and kept it.
Purchased from a dealer in 2021 and self-submitted in 2022.
Purchased raw from a dealer in 2012 and self-submitted. Great cameo and the nice frost I see on the "F" mint marks.
Purchased graded on ebay for $53 in 2022. An attractive coin that presents better in hand than in the photos.
An absolutely crazy coin. Struck with really smooth dies that imparted reflective fields. It is slightly irridescent. You get some slight color when you look at the luster. It's reflected in the trueviews going from the center up to 12 o'clock on the obverse. The slight haze/skin could have possibly been removed on this coin to make the fields pop more but it would be at the expense of some of that character I just described. Great coin. Purchased raw from a dealer in 2021 and self-submitted.
This coin and my 72-F and 73-F all have a similar satiny luster that just emits a soft glow. It's very pleasing to look at. While not a top coin grade wise, I don't see myself wanting to upgrade this. It just looks great. Purchased for in 2020 and self-submitted.
These later date F mint mark coins can come really nice. This one has a strong cameo and I thought it had a shot at PL. I bought this coin raw in 2020 from a German dealer and submitted it myself.
Beautiful coin with a cameo that's semi-PL.. Bought from a dealer in 2018 for about $35.
Look at the trueviews. It's a beautiful coin. It has mirrored surfaces with attractive toning. The axial lighting makes it pop more than some others.
I purchased this coin via auction in 2023 and self-submitted. It is slightly toned to give it a natural look. I notice some of the red fibers from those red velvet trays coins are often kept in visible in the true views.
Purchased from a dealer in 2020 and self-submitted. These nice D-mint mark examples are comparatively tougher to find.
A super nice, frost example with some bluish color on the denomination side. Bought raw from a local coin show and self-submitted.
Nice 1972-Fs are one of the more attainable coins with good eye appeal. This replaced my previous MS66 example because I prefer the cameo look this has over the complete frosted look. I don't recall when I purchased this raw. Self-submitted in 2021.
A great well-preserved example. Purchased raw from a dealer and self-submitted.
Purchased raw in the same group as my 73-J. This is a nice earlier die state with a slight cameo and an excellent strike.
A nicely struck coin with nice surfaces, especially for a D mint mark. Purchased this at auction in 2022 for about $10 and self-submitted.
I really like ths one. A slight cameo with really reflective fields. Not quite PL. Purchased for from a dealer and self-submitted.
This coin is much nicer than the photos suggest. There are imperfections shown in the photo that don't exist on the coin. I do not know if it was photographed in a holder, or what. A really nice, nearly untouched frosty coin with light toning. Formerly in Ron Guth's germancoins.com set. Purchased in 2021.
This was purchased raw in 2020 and self-submitted in 2021. This coin is very representative of what Karlsruhe puts out. Nice crisp coins with cameo and die polish.
A dealer in Sacramento had this coin come in over the counter and knew I was building this set. They reached out to me and I was really happy to buy it for my set. MS67 coins in this set are always tough to find, and it was nice to get a coin with such interesting toning. Purchased in 2023.
A dealer in Sacramento had this coin come in over the counter and knew I was building this set. They reached out to me and I was really happy to buy it for my set. MS67 coins in this set are always tough to find, and it was nice to get a coin with such interesting toning. Purchased in 2023.
I purchased this from a dealer in 2021 for 10-15 euro that appeared to be breaking up a decent set. I self-submitted and supplanted my previous MS66. It's a really nice example overall that isn't exemplary in any one particular way. There appears to be an indendation across the 5 that the grader missed or deemed to be mint-made.
Purchased raw from a dealer in 2012 and self-submitted. The Trueview isn't great for this. It looks much better in person.
I purchased this coin ungraded in 2021 and self-submitted it. I personally knocked it down to a MS67 due to the small hit on the right wing, but that's really the only defect of note.
This coin was purchased already graded in 2022 from another collector. It is one of the only coins of this type to earn the PL suffix. While it isn't the most PL coin of this type I've owned, it is certainly one of the better ones. That leads me to believe the PL suffix isn't always used in every applicable situation.
