common1945-1980

Brandenburg Gate

Name: Brandenburg Gate
Brand: Federal Republic of Germany

Federal Republic of Germany · 1966 · 20 pfennig

A stylized depiction of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, with the denomination '20' and 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the bottom. The design is minimalist and focuses on the architectural form.

Issued by West Germany in 1966, this stamp features the Brandenburg Gate, a prominent landmark in Berlin. At the time, the gate was a symbol of the divided city and the Cold War, as it stood on the border between East and West Berlin.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

architecture landmarks definitive cities monuments

Catalog Numbers

michel289

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.3

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.2

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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