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German Inflation Period Posthorn 500 Mark

Name: German Inflation Period Posthorn 500 Mark
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1924 · 500 Mark

The stamp features a central design of a posthorn, a traditional symbol of postal service, within an oval frame. The denomination '500 Mark' is prominently displayed at the bottom, with 'Deutsches Reich' at the top.

This stamp was issued during the hyperinflation period in Germany following World War I, where currency values rapidly depreciated, leading to stamps with extremely high denominations. It reflects the severe economic crisis of the Weimar Republic.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

posthorn postal-service inflation

Catalog Numbers

sg455

scott292

michel324

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.3

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.2

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.