StampVault
Back to Catalog
German Empire 5 Pfennig Imperial Eagle definitive stamp
commonpre-1900

German Empire 5 Pfennig Imperial Eagle definitive stamp

German Empire · 1889 · 5 Pfennig

The stamp features the Imperial Eagle of the German Empire, with 'REICHPOST' at the bottom and '5 PFENNIG' at the top. It is printed in a dark green color.

This stamp is part of the definitive series issued by the German Empire, featuring the Imperial Eagle, which symbolized the unified German state under Kaiser Wilhelm II. It reflects the postal system of a powerful European empire at the turn of the 20th century.

Printing Method

Typography

Catalog Numbers

sg48
scott48
michel48

Image: loki11 · License: Public domain

View on Wikimedia Commons

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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