1943 F Mark Germany Third Reich Swastika 1 Pfennig Highlights: 1. Graded NGC MS63!!! – a really high score! Making this a rare and exceptional specimen in the market! 2. Zinc coins are generally prone to oxidation, which damages surface detail. Well-preserved small-denomination circulation coins are exceptionally rare, and those achieving high grading are considered exceptionally rare treasures. 3. Coins from Germany's Third Reich under Hitler hold significant historical meaning and value, making them coveted collectibles among historians and numismatists. Coin Story: The 1943 F-marked German Third Reich 1 Pfennig zinc coin (1 Reichspfennig) was a wartime currency issued by Nazi Germany during World War II. Due to the war causing a shortage of copper resources, the Nazi government switched from the original bronze material to zinc starting in 1940 to conserve strategic materials. The obverse of this coin features the German Imperial Eagle emblem, with the eagle's claws clutching an oak leaf wreath surrounding a swastika, symbolizing the authority and ideology of the Nazi regime; the reverse has the denomination and year, with a simple and practical design. As a standard circulating coin of the Third Reich (1933-1945), it reflects the tensions of the wartime economy and the prioritization of resource allocation, historically symbolizing Nazi Germany's military expansion and war mobilization, carrying strong political propaganda significance. The F mark indicates production by the Stuttgart Mint (Staatliche Münze Stuttgart), one of the main mints during the Nazi era. As a historical artifact from WWII Nazi Germany, this coin appeals to enthusiasts of WWII history, German coins, or military collections. Its value mainly comes from historical significance rather than material (zinc is not a precious metal), and the NGC MS63 grade enhances its market recognition and preservation value.