Germany (East) 1971 10 Pfennig KM-10 Circulated World Coin
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Item Type: Coin
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Country: Germany (East)
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Denomination: 10 Pfennig Mark der DDR (Pfennig)
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Date / Issue: 1971
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Pick / Catalog: KM-10
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Issuing Authority: German Democratic Republic (DDR)
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Series: Standard 10 Pfennig aluminum type
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Mint: Berlin State Mint
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Color: Silver
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Design: DDR state emblem (hammer and compass within wreath)
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Obverse: Coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic with legend DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK around.
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Reverse: Large 10 above PFENNIG, date 1971 below, small oak twig above the value.
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Edge: Plain
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Composition: Aluminum (type attribution)
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Diameter: ~21.0
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Weight: ~1.5
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Condition: Circulated
Condition is based on visual inspection only. Please review all photos carefully for wear, marks, stains, scratches, edge issues, cleaning, damage, writing, or other condition details.
You will receive the exact coin shown in the listing photos.
Identification note: User note said 'product type: Auto' which does not match the photos; treated as a coin. Exact KM number not confirmed from photos alone; dimensions and composition based on standard type references. | The coin matches the DDR aluminum 10 Pfennig type: obv DDR state emblem with DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK legend; rev large 10 over PFENNIG with small oak twig and date; plain edge; aluminum ~21 mm, ~1.5 g. The KM listing for Germany – Democratic Republic 10 Pfennig KM# 10 covers 1963–1990 and explicitly includes 1971 A (Berlin), aligning with your date and mint. No subtype/suffix is required for the standard circulation issue in 1971. Sources and specs: NGC World Coin Price Guide page for Germany – Democratic Republic 10 Pfennig KM# 10 (shows composition, diameter 21 mm, and year 1971A in the table). Numista DDR 10 Pfennigs page identifies the type as KM# 10 and lists year 1971 A. Support URLs: https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/germany-democratic-republic-10-pfennig-km-10-1963-1990-cuid-1128099-duid-1313951 ; https://en.numista.com/1925 . ([ngccoin.com](https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/germany-democratic-republic-10-pfennig-km-10-1963-1990-cuid-1128099-duid-1313951?utm_source=openai))
