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German East Africa 5 Pfennig Imperial Eagle
commonpre-1900

German East Africa 5 Pfennig Imperial Eagle

German East Africa · 1897 · 5 Pfennig

The stamp features the imperial eagle of the German Empire, with a large crown above its head and a shield on its chest. The country name 'DEUTSCH-OSTAFRIKA' and the denomination '5 PFENNIG' encircle the central design.

This stamp is part of the first definitive series issued specifically for German East Africa, reflecting Germany's colonial presence and administrative efforts in the region during the late 19th century. It symbolizes German imperial power abroad.

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Catalog Numbers

sg2
scott2
michel2

Image: Reichspost of the German Empire · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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