common1945-1980

100 Years of Materials Testing

Name: 100 Years of Materials Testing
Brand: West Germany
Availability: InStock

West Germany · 1971 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features a stylized, abstract graphic representing the concept of material testing, possibly showing forces applied to a material sample. The text '100 JAHRE MATERIALPRÜFUNG' and '20 Pf' are integrated into the design.

Issued to commemorate the centenary of materials testing, this stamp highlights Germany's long-standing commitment to scientific research and industrial quality standards, crucial for its post-war economic recovery and technological advancement.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

science technology industry commemorative anniversary

Catalog Numbers

michel684

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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