common1945-1980

1200 Years Ottobeuren Abbey

Name: 1200 Years Ottobeuren Abbey
Brand: Germany
Availability: InStock

Germany · 1964 · 20 Pf

The stamp depicts the impressive Baroque facade of Ottobeuren Abbey, commemorating its 1200th anniversary. The design includes the text '1200 JAHRE ABTEI OTTOBEUREN' and 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST'.

This stamp was issued by West Germany to celebrate the 1200th anniversary of the Benedictine Ottobeuren Abbey, founded in 764. The abbey is a significant cultural and religious landmark in Bavaria.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

architecture religion anniversary monastery commemorative historical-event

Catalog Numbers

michel428

Image: scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:NobbiP" title="User:NobbiP">NobbiP</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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