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Germany Germania Series Identification Guide

Name: Germany Germania Series Identification Guide
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1900 · Various Pfennig denominations (e.g., 2 Pf, 3 Pf, 5 Pf, 10 Pf)

This listing is an identification aid for the Germania series of German stamps issued between 1900 and 1922. The stamps feature an allegorical depiction of Germania, the national personification of Germany, in profile. The guide helps distinguish various issues based on denomination, color, and catalog numbers.

The Germania series was a long-running and iconic definitive stamp series for the German Empire and later the Weimar Republic. It represents a significant period in German postal history, reflecting national identity and postal service during a time of great political and social change.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory personification historical-figures postage women

Catalog Numbers

scott52-55

michel53-56

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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

$0.75

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.