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British Forgery of German Germania 15 Pfennig Stamp
rare1900-1945

British Forgery of German Germania 15 Pfennig Stamp

Germany · 1918 · 15 Pfennig

The stamp features a profile portrait of Germania, the allegorical personification of Germany, facing right, with 'Deutsches Reich' and '15 Pfennig' inscribed.

This is a British forgery of a German Germania stamp, produced in 1918 during World War I, likely for propaganda or intelligence purposes to disrupt enemy communications or morale.

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Image: British Government · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,325
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,395
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$775
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$387
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$155

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