1912-D Germany 25 Pfennig German Empire Key Date Mint State Nickel Coin For Sale

Capture the attention of elite registry-set builders and serious European numismatic specialists with this pristine 1912 German Empire 25 Pfennig coin. Struck at the highly sought-after Munich Mint, this specimen bears a prominent and crisp \"D\" mint mark nested within the lower ribbon loop on the reverse. The year 1912 marks the absolute final production year for this short-lived, four-year type series (1909–1912) before Kaiser Wilhelm II permanently discontinued the denomination due to its design unpopularity in daily commerce. Because of a restricted, scarce mintage of just 900,000 pieces, the 1912-D stands as a paramount key-date condition rarity for the entire series. While standard heavily worn or harshly cleaned copies occasionally appear from estate hoards, finding an uncertified, raw business strike that has survived in completely uncirculated condition offers a spectacular opportunity to anchor a premium 20th-century type set.This exceptional coin is in immaculate condition, displaying flawless structural lines and booming original factory mint luster across both faces. Freshly removed from long-term storage flip placement, the open fields reveal a frosty, undisturbed cartwheel \"bloom\" that flows cleanly into the recesses of the lettering tracks. Under direct lighting, every single microscopic wheat grain kernel flanking the reverse border is perfectly plumb, isolated, and displays beautiful convex definition. Turn the coin over to reveal an equally flawless eagle face; the intricate chain loops of the Collar of the Order of the Black Eagle wrapping around the central chest shield are completely distinct and separated, while the long vertical feather ridges running down both outstretched wings are razor-sharp. The rims are thick and crisp, framing an attractive layer of natural golden-gray cabinet storage toning that highlights the deep, 90-degree engraving tracks. Add this choice, problem-free slice of Imperial German history to your inventory or personal cabinet today!