common1945-1980

Elisabeth of Thuringia

Name: Elisabeth of Thuringia
Brand: West Germany

West Germany · 1961 · 200 Pfennig

The stamp features a profile portrait of Elisabeth of Thuringia, facing left, with the denomination '200' and 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST BERLIN' inscribed.

This stamp commemorates Elisabeth of Thuringia (1207-1231), a Hungarian princess and Landgravine known for her piety and charitable works, who was later canonized as a saint.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

saints religious historical-figures portraits

Catalog Numbers

sgB165

scottB200

michelBerlin 200

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