German Rare Coins

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Do you have any German rare coins for sale? If so, American Rarities wants to buy them!

We’ve been buying foreign rare coins for decades, and German rare coins are no exception! Our clientele can’t get enough of these pieces of German history!

What Are the Most Valuable German Rare Coins?

The five most desired coin types by German coin collectors.

Medieval German gold Goldgulden showing a standing saint on the obverse and a shield of arms on the reverse
  • Goldgulden (14th-16th Century): Minted in various German states, these gold coins were widely used during the late Middle Ages.

1598 Saxony silver Taler with three brothers Christian, Johann Georg and August on the obverse and Saxon arms on the reverse
  • Taler (16th-19th Century): A large silver coin which originated in the 16th century and was used throughout the Holy Roman Empire.

1721 silver Reichsthaler of Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI with his bust on the obverse and a crowned double eagle on the reverse
  • Reichsthaler (17th-19th Century): Issued during the era of the Holy Roman Empire and beyond, it was part of the currency system until the early 19th century.

1836 Danish gold 2 Frederik d'or with King Frederik VI on the obverse and crowned royal arms on the reverse
  • Fredericks d’or (18th Century): Prussian gold coins named after Frederick the Great, popular among collectors for their historical significance.

1901 Prussia silver 5 Mark with Friedrich I and Wilhelm II on the obverse and the German imperial eagle on the reverse
  • Mark (1873-1914): Introduced after the unification of Germany, these coins were part of the Goldmark currency system.

You don’t need these in your German rare coin collection for us to be interested – we collect a wide variety of German coins. The main thing is they need to be rare, in demand, in good condition, and (most of all) authentic!

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How Do I Know if My German Rare Coins are Authentic?

1927-D Weimar Republic gold medallic 5 Mark with Hindenburg graded PCGS SP58 in a certified holder

If you are unsure of whether your German coins are authentic, don’t worry – we’re here to help!

In addition to free appraisals, American Rarities offers Free Coin Grading. Submit your coins to us and we’ll examine them for authenticity, there is absolutely no obligation to sell to us afterward!

Here are some of the coin grading services we are an authorized dealer for:

After we grade your German rare coins for authenticity, we will grade and appraise them. As with grading, our  appraisal and offer service is free.

Always Paying More For Your German Rare Coins

Hands in white shirt sleeves counting cash between a 1930-A Graf Zeppelin 5 Reichsmark, 1914-D 1 Mark, 1905-F 10 Pfennig and German Zeppelin and imperial medals

Free Grading and Appraisals!

1925-A German Rhineland millennium silver 5 Reichsmark graded NGC MS64 in a certified holder

If you want your rare German coins graded or appraised, simply provide us with photos and an inventory list. You can send them to us via text, email, or by uploading them on our Contact Us form.

One of our expert appraisers will respond promptly with their determination as to the coin’s condition and authenticity. After that, you can go forward with an appraisal. Neither the grading nor appraisal carries any obligation to sell to us whatsoever.

If you decide to sell to us, we’ll either pick up the coins ourselves (for highly valuable collections) or you can mail them to us. To make the process as stress-free as possible, we fully insure the value of your shipment.

After we receive your coins we’ll immediately pay you via your choice of company check, ACH, or wire transfer.

More world coin guides: foreign coins value, US and foreign rare coin values, foreign coin buyers and selling a foreign coin collection.

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German Rare Coins: Quick Answers

Which German rare coins are most valuable?

Collectors most want Goldgulden, Talers, Reichsthalers, Fredericks d’or and Mark coins from 1873 to 1914. Value depends on type, date and condition.

How do I know if my German coins are authentic?

We examine them for authenticity as part of our free grading service. We are an authorized dealer for PCGS, NGC and ANACS.

How much are my German coins worth?

Send photos and an inventory list for a free appraisal. An expert appraiser will assess condition and authenticity, then make an offer, with no obligation to sell.

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Free Appraisal for Your German Rare Coins

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Upload clear photos of fronts and backs and we'll reply with a free appraisal.

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