common1900-1945

German Official Stamp, 400,000 Mark (Inflation)

Name: German Official Stamp, 400,000 Mark (Inflation)
Brand: Germany
Availability: InStock

Germany · 1923 · 400,000 Mark

A green official stamp featuring the German imperial eagle, overprinted in black with 'Dienstmarke' (Official Stamp) and the denomination '400000 Mark'.

This stamp is a stark example of the hyperinflation crisis in the Weimar Republic in 1923, where denominations rapidly escalated to astronomical figures, reflecting the severe economic instability of the time.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

official inflation overprint

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.