Coin, GERMANY - EMPIRE, 10 Pfennig
1921 - EF(40-45) - Zinc - KM:26
Denomination, date below.
Crowned imperial eagle with shield on breast
Weight varies: 3.10-3.60 grams. Without mint mark. Variations in planchet thickness exist.
3.35 gr
An “EF(40-45)” quality
As in numismatics it is important that the state of conservation of an item be carefully evaluated before it is offered to a discerning collector with a keen eye.
This initially obscure acronym comprising two words describing the state of conservation is explained clearly here:
Extremely Fine
This means – more prosaically – that the coin has circulated well from hand to hand and pocket to pocket but the impact on its wear remains limited: the coins retains much of its mint luster, sharp detailing and little sign of being circulated. Closer examination with the naked eye reveals minor scratches or nicks.