uncommon1900-1945

Germany 1919 Germania War Victims Overprint

Name: Germany 1919 Germania War Victims Overprint
Brand: Germany
Availability: InStock

Germany · 1919 · 5 Pfennig

The stamp features a profile portrait of Germania, an allegorical female figure representing Germany. It bears a '5 Pf' overprint, likely indicating a surcharge for war victims.

Issued in 1919, this stamp is part of a series with a surcharge intended to raise funds for war victims following World War I, reflecting the social and economic challenges of post-war Germany.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory war commemorative portrait

Catalog Numbers

michel105

Image: <bdi><a href="https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1316547" class="extiw" title="d:Q1316547"><span title="German graphic designer">Paul Waldraff</span></a></bdi> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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