1938 Germany–Austria Anschluss Commemorative Coin

Own a controversial and historically significant piece of 20th-century European history with this 1938 Germany–Austria Anschluss commemorative coin, featuring the iconic single eagle imperial authority design. This coin is associated with the period of the Anschluss, when Austria was annexed into Nazi Germany in 1938, marking a major geopolitical turning point leading up to World War II. Coins and medals from this era are widely collected for their historical relevance and representation of a critical moment in modern European history. The design typically features a strong single eagle motif, symbolizing state power and imperial authority in German coinage tradition. Its bold engraving style reflects the official aesthetic of the Third Reich period, with sharp relief and highly recognizable iconography. A highly collectible item for serious world coin collectors and historical numismatics enthusiasts. Key Features Historic 1938 Anschluss-era commemorative issue Represents the Germany–Austria annexation period Features single eagle imperial authority symbolism Strong demand among WWII-era world coin collectors Classic 1930s German state mint design style High historical significance numismatic collectible Design Details Obverse: Typically features the single eagle imperial emblem representing state authority and national symbolism of the era Reverse: Commemorative inscriptions marking the Anschluss event and 1938 historical context, with traditional Germanic mint styling The overall design reflects the bold, authoritative engraving style of late 1930s European coinage Specifications Country: Germany (Third Reich era) Year: 1938 Event: Anschluss (Germany–Austria Union) Type: Commemorative Coin / Historical Medal Coin Material: Metal alloy (varies by issue type) Diameter: Approx. 30–40 mm (1.18–1.57 inches) Weight: Approx. 10–25 g (0.32–0.80 oz) Thickness: Approx. 2–3 mm (0.08–0.12 inches) Condition Notice This is a vintage historical coin over 80 years old May show natural toning, surface wear, patina, or aging marks consistent with historical circulation or storage Each piece is unique in appearance and condition Images are for reference only Historical & Collectible Value Represents the 1938 Anschluss, a major turning point in European and world history Highly collected among WWII-era numismatic and historical artifact collectors Reflects state symbolism and political design aesthetics of the period A significant but sensitive historical collectible item Perfect For World coin collectors WWII history enthusiasts Historical numismatic collectors European political history researchers Museum-style historical collections Important Note This listing is for one (1) 1938 Anschluss commemorative coin featuring the single eagle design. Due to its age and historical nature, each piece may vary in toning, wear, and surface condition.