Victoria, Farthing (Young Head 1838-1860) Very Fine

Between 1957 and 1971 the Federal Republic of Germany issued a 2 Deutschmark coin commemorating Max Planck for his many contributions to theoretical physics and as the originator of quantum physics. Planck died in 1947 after an illustrious academic career that spanned half a century. Though circulated, these coins are all in very good condition.

Between 1969 and 1987 Germany issued a 2 Deutschmark coin commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Federal Republic’s new constitution drawn up in the years following the Second World War. The obverse of the coin features Konrad Adenauer, the first German Chancellor of the post-war period (1949-1963). He was a key player in the reconstruction of Germany and in rebuilding relations between France and Germany, as well as creating the original European Community. We are now offering these coins in Extremely Fine condition.

Following the German occupation of the Netherlands in 1940, all coins up to and including 25 cents were struck in zinc until the end of the war. You will notice that no Dutch coins, showed the crown, image or any royal insignia as Queen Wilhelmina and her government were in exile in London.