German Democratic Republic (DDR) Definitive Stamp

Name: German Democratic Republic (DDR) Definitive Stamp
Brand: German Democratic Republic

German Democratic Republic · 1953 · 5 Pf

This definitive stamp from the German Democratic Republic (DDR) features a portrait of Wilhelm Pieck, the first and only president of the DDR. The design is simple, focusing on the portrait against a solid background, typical of definitive issues of the era intended for everyday postal use. The denomination is 5 Pfennig.

Issued as part of the 'Five-Year Plan' series, this stamp reflects the political landscape of East Germany in the early 1950s, promoting key figures of the socialist state. Wilhelm Pieck was a prominent German communist politician who served as president from 1949 until his death in 1960.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

heads-of-state politics communism definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott148

michel353

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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