common1945-1980

Robert Koch 50th Death Anniversary

Name: Robert Koch 50th Death Anniversary
Brand: Germany
Availability: InStock

Germany · 1960 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features a portrait of Robert Koch, a German physician and microbiologist, against a plain background. The denomination '20' and 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' are prominently displayed.

Issued by West Germany (Deutsche Bundespost) in 1960, this stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of the death of Robert Koch, a Nobel laureate known for his groundbreaking work on tuberculosis and cholera. It honors his significant contributions to medicine and public health.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

science medicine bacteriology commemorative anniversary portrait

Catalog Numbers

michel191

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

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