Offered here is a circulated 1977-J 10 Pfennig coin from the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany), issued during the height of the Deutsche Mark era. This long-running circulation type is known for its oak seedling and rye ears design, symbolizing growth, stability, and post-war recovery.

This example bears the “J” mintmark, indicating it was struck at the Hamburg Mint, adding interest for mintmark and regional collectors.

🪙 Coin Specifications

• Issuer: Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany)

• Year: 1977

• Mint Mark: J (Hamburg Mint)

• Denomination: 10 Pfennig (0.10 DEM)

• Currency: Deutsche Mark (1948–2001)

• Composition: Brass-clad steel (approx. 90% iron, 10% brass)

• Weight: 4 g

• Diameter: 21.5 mm

• Thickness: 1.7 mm

• Shape: Round

• Edge: Smooth (brass plating over steel core)

• Orientation: Medal alignment (↑↑)

• Demonetized: 31 December 2001

• References: KM#108, J#383, Schön#106, N#850

• 🎨 Design Details

  • Obverse:
    Oak seedling above the date
    Legend: BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND
    (Engraver: Adolf Jäger)

  • Reverse:
    Denomination 10 PFENNIG with J mintmark between two rye ears
    (Engraver: Adolf Jäger)

  📊 Condition

• Circulated condition

• Even wear consistent with circulation

• Possible light plating stretch or steel exposure typical of this type

• Legends and main design elements remain clear

• Please review photos for exact condition