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Germany (West Berlin) 1948 7 Pfennig Black Overprint Definitive

Name: Germany (West Berlin) 1948 7 Pfennig Black Overprint Definitive
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1948 · 7 Pfennig

This stamp is part of the famous "Black Overprint" series issued in West Berlin in 1948. It features a definitive design with a prominent black overprint of "BERLIN" and a new denomination, signifying the crucial currency reform.

Issued during the critical period of the Berlin Blockade and currency reform, these stamps symbolized West Berlin's economic independence and its ties to West Germany amidst the escalating Cold War.

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Typography

Themes

definitive-stamps overprint post-war currency-reform berlin germany

Catalog Numbers

sgB7

scottB7

michel7

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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