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German Empire 1919 Germania Surcharge for War Wounded
German Empire · 1919 · 15 + 5 Pfennig
The stamp features a profile portrait of Germania, a personification of Germany, with an overprint of '5 Pf.' on the original 15 Pf. denomination, printed in dark violet.
Issued in 1919, this stamp is a charity issue from the German Empire, featuring a surcharge to raise funds for war-disabled persons in the aftermath of World War I.
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scottB2
michel106
Image: Deutsche Reichspost · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
