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Friedrich Schiller Commemorative
common1945-1980

Friedrich Schiller Commemorative

West Berlin · 1961 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features a dark, stylized portrait of Friedrich Schiller facing left. His name, the denomination, and the issuing authority 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST BERLIN' are inscribed at the bottom.

This stamp honors Friedrich Schiller, one of Germany's most important classical poets and dramatists. It was issued by West Berlin, reflecting its cultural identity during the Cold War era.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

michelBerlin 209

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.