Jakob Fugger 500th Birth Anniversary

West Germany · 1959 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features a portrait of Jakob Fugger, a prominent German merchant and banker, with his name and life dates (1459-1525) inscribed below. The denomination and country name are also visible.

Issued in 1959, this stamp commemorates the 500th anniversary of the birth of Jakob Fugger, a pivotal figure in European finance and commerce during the Renaissance. It highlights his enduring legacy as one of history's wealthiest individuals.