common1945-1980

Hermann von Helmholtz 150th Birthday

Name: Hermann von Helmholtz 150th Birthday
Brand: Germany
Availability: InStock

Germany · 1971 · 40 Pf

The stamp features a portrait of Hermann von Helmholtz, facing slightly to the left, against a plain background. The denomination '40' is in the lower left, and 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' is along the bottom.

This stamp commemorates the 150th birthday of Hermann von Helmholtz, a prominent German polymath who made significant contributions to physics, physiology, and philosophy in the 19th century. It highlights Germany's recognition of its scientific heritage.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

science physicist commemorative portrait

Catalog Numbers

sg1793

scott1069

michel688

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

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.