uncommon1900-1945

German Farmer with Horse and Plow, Ruhr Occupation Surcharge

Name: German Farmer with Horse and Plow, Ruhr Occupation Surcharge
Brand: Germany
Availability: InStock

Germany · 1923 · 260 Mark

The stamp depicts a farmer guiding a horse-drawn plow in a field. The original 200 Mark denomination is overprinted with '260 Mark' and text related to the Ruhr area.

This semi-postal stamp was issued during the French and Belgian occupation of the Ruhr in 1923, with the surcharge intended to provide social aid for the affected Rhine and Ruhr regions. This period was marked by hyperinflation in Germany.

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agriculture horses labor occupation semi-postal overprint

Image: scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:NobbiP" title="User:NobbiP">NobbiP</a> · 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.