1943 B Germany Third Reich Swastika 10 Reichspfennig NGC MS62 Highlights: 1. Graded NGC MS62!!! – a really high score! Making this a rare and exceptional specimen in the market! 2. Aluminium 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 profound historical significance and value, making them coveted by historians and numismatists alike. Coin Story: The 1943 B mint (Vienna Mint) issued German Third Reich 50 Pfennig aluminum coin is part of the Reichsmark currency system, first introduced in December 1939, issued until 1944, and abolished after the war. This coin was an emergency issue during Nazi Germany's World War II period, due to wartime shortages of metals (such as nickel and copper), switching to aluminum production, symbolizing economic pressure under resource scarcity. The obverse design features an eagle standing on a swastika, accompanied by "Deutsches Reich" and the year, the reverse shows the denomination "50 Reichspfennig" surrounded by an oak leaf wreath and mint mark. This reflects the propaganda symbols of the Nazi regime, with the swastika as the national emblem, emphasizing militarization and totalitarian rule, historically representing Germany's inflation and war economic transformation during World War II. The collectible value of this coin primarily stems from its historical symbolic significance, as a Nazi artifact from World War II, attracting history and military collectors. The value of high-grade specimens is influenced by preservation condition, mint, and market demand, with premiums arising from the rarity of uncirculated states and the controversial nature of Nazi symbols.