1939 G-marked Germany 2 Reichspfennig Nazi Third Reich Swastika Copper Coin NGC MS63RB Historical Context & Minting Background The year 1939 marked a pivotal turning point in global history. This 2 Reichspfennig was struck at the Karlsruhe Mint (Mint Mark G). Karlsruhe was one of the smaller state mints, making its issues generally scarcer than those from Berlin (A). Crucially, 1939 was the final year these coins were struck in 95% copper. As the war escalated, copper was diverted to munitions, and from 1940 onwards, this denomination transitioned to inferior metals like zinc and aluminum. This coin represents the "Last of the Copper Era." Hightlights: 1. While the technical grade is NGC MS63RB, the visual performance of this coin is extraordinary. The surfaces exhibit a depth of reflectivity and field clarity that is seldom seen in the 63 tier. The way the light "pops" off the copper surface suggests a specimen that was struck with fresh dies, giving it an eye appeal that rivals higher-tier MS65 or MS66 examples. 2. The strike on this G-mint example is remarkably sharp. Despite the MS64 label, the fine details—particularly the individual feathers of the eagle and the crisp veins of the oak leaves—remain flawlessly preserved without the typical micro-abrasions associated with this grade. It possesses the "razor-sharp" definition that serious numismatists look for in early Third Reich coinage. 3. As a 1939 issue, this coin carries the soul of pre-war German minting standards. For collectors, owning a 1939-G in this condition is a strategic acquisition; it is the final high-quality copper issue before the transition to wartime emergency metals. Its state of preservation serves as a "time capsule" of metallurgical quality that vanished immediately after its production.