Theodor Heuss Definitive Stamp

Germany · 1957 · 50 Pfennig

The stamp features a profile portrait of Theodor Heuss, the first President of the Federal Republic of Germany, facing left. The denomination '50' and 'Pfennig' are at the bottom, with 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top.

Theodor Heuss was the first President of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) from 1949 to 1959. This stamp series, issued during his presidency, served as a common definitive postage stamp for the newly established West German state.