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Lucas Cranach the Elder 500th Birth Anniversary
common1945-1980

Lucas Cranach the Elder 500th Birth Anniversary

West Germany · 1972 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features a detailed portrait of Lucas Cranach the Elder, a renowned German Renaissance painter, along with his name and life years. The denomination '20 Pfennig' and 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' are printed below the portrait.

This stamp commemorates the 500th anniversary of the birth of Lucas Cranach the Elder, a pivotal figure in German Renaissance art. It reflects West Germany's commitment to honoring its rich cultural and artistic heritage.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

michel718

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

$2
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.