GDR 1952 - 1953 10 pfennig KM# 7

The 1952 E and 1953 A  are listed as "rare", but their mintage figures are listed as 21,498,000 and 18,611,000 respectively. So how come someone considers these "rare" ??? Were they all melted down after minting before release into circulation? Or is this an error in the Numista catalogue?

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3421.html

Matt

i see on ebay they want $40.00usa for it!!! good ? matt

They are common, and a 10 year absence of minting go towards that arguement.

Verweis Date Mintage F VF XF Unc BU
1952A 70,427,000 — 2.00 12.00 65.00 90.00
1952E 21,498,000 — 10.00 30.00 350 550
1953E 11,500,000 — 15.00 70.00 400 600
1953A 18,611,000 — 3.50 18.00 75.00 100

other catalogs back up this claim.
8 / 38€ for 1952E VF / XF
10 / 50€ for 1953E VF / XF

so I would consider them as "rare". or at least as quite valuable. I dunno if they got melted.
but that would sound plausible

So it could be like the 1983-84 20 cent piece of Australia, that sounds ok. But we need evidence and I do not know where to get it.

​A huge part got melted and then the metal was used for VW motors!

Generally speaking, use of the words "rare" or "scarce" on eBay listings are meaningless, as are the asking prices. Only actual selling prices are meaningful

My search on eBay (German Democratic 10 1952E and 1953A) shows these results:
1952E - no items sold recently. Asking prices $7 - $20. Asking prices on MA-shops $12-20
1953A - no items sold recently. Asking prices $10-35. Asking pries on MA-shops $10

Yes, these date-mint combinations are an order of magnitude more valuable than others in the series.