POLAND, German Occupation. Łódź (Litzmannstadt) Ghetto, 1940-1944. 10 Mark 1943 (Aluminum, 30 mm, 2.54 g, 12 h), triple struck mint error. GETTO / 19[43] Star of David surrounded by doubled-lined circle interrupted by six miniature stars of David. Rev. [DER] AELTESTE DER JUDEN / [•IN LITZMA]NNSTADT• around value 10 overlapped by banner QUITTUNG ÜBER; below, MARK. Campbell 4753b. Franquinet/Hammer/Schoenawa pp. 54 and 139. Jaeger L4b. Jaeger L4b. KM (Poland) Tn3. Exceedingly rare with this dramatic mint error. With certificate of authenticity by G. Franquinet. Minor marks and corrosion, otherwise, about extremely fine.



Given the circumstances, the production of the Łódź Ghetto currency was subject to particularly close supervision and strict quality control. Mint errors are therefore exceptionally rare, making the dramatic error seen on the present piece all the more remarkable.