commonmodern

Emil Wiechert 150th Birthday Commemorative Stamp

Name: Emil Wiechert 150th Birthday Commemorative Stamp
Brand: Germany

Germany · 2011 · 55 Euro Cent

This stamp commemorates the 150th birthday of Emil Wiechert, a pioneering German geophysicist and seismologist. The design features a portrait of Wiechert alongside an illustration of a seismograph, symbolizing his significant contributions to the study of earthquakes.

Emil Wiechert (1861-1928) was instrumental in establishing modern seismology, developing the first practical seismographs and contributing to the understanding of the Earth's interior structure. This stamp honors his enduring scientific legacy.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

science scientists geophysics anniversary portraits

Catalog Numbers

scott2616

michel2876

Image: · License:

View on Wikimedia Commons

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.6

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.4

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.2

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