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uncommonpre-1900
1/3gr Small Shield
Germany · 1872 · ⅓Gr
1/3 Groschen Small Shield issue, the first stamps of the unified German Empire.
After German unification in 1871, the first stamps of the new German Empire featured the Imperial Eagle. The 'Small Shield' series was the first issue.
Printing Method
Engraved
Themes
Catalog Numbers
scott1
michel1
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View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$366Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$219Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$122Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$61Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$24Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
