common1945-1980

Brandenburg Gate

Name: Brandenburg Gate
Brand: West Germany

West Germany · 1966 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features a detailed depiction of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, a neoclassical monument, with 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST' at the top and '20 PFENNIG' at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the 'Brandenburg Gate' definitive series issued by Deutsche Bundespost (West Germany) starting in 1966. The Brandenburg Gate, a significant national symbol, was chosen to represent German identity during the Cold War era.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

architecture landmarks definitive

Catalog Numbers

michel509

Image: · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.4

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.3

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.2

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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