common1945-1980

Ludwig van Beethoven

Name: Ludwig van Beethoven
Brand: Federal Republic of Germany

Federal Republic of Germany · 1961 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features a dignified portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven, a renowned German composer, facing left. His name and the denomination are clearly visible on the stamp.

This stamp was issued by West Germany (Deutsche Bundespost) in 1961 as part of a series honoring distinguished Germans. It commemorates Ludwig van Beethoven's enduring legacy as one of the greatest classical composers.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

music composers portraits famous-people commemorative

Catalog Numbers

michel358

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.3

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.15

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