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Trifels Castle
Germany · 1964 · 20 Pfennig
The stamp features an illustration of Trifels Castle, a historic imperial castle in Germany, with its prominent towers and fortifications. The denomination '20 Pfennig' and 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' are inscribed.
Issued as part of a definitive series on German architecture, this stamp celebrates the country's rich historical buildings. Trifels Castle is notable for its medieval significance and its role as a state prison, famously holding Richard the Lionheart.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
michel457
Image: scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:NobbiP" title="User:NobbiP">NobbiP</a> · License: Public domain
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