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German Reich 1923 Inflation Overprint
common1900-1945

German Reich 1923 Inflation Overprint

German Reich · 1923 · 2 Millionen Mark

The stamp features a numerical design within a rectangle, with 'Deutsches Reich' at the top and the original denomination '200 Tausend Mark' at the bottom. It has a prominent diagonal overprint '2 Millionen Mark'.

This stamp reflects the severe hyperinflation period in Germany following World War I, where stamp denominations rapidly increased to keep pace with the collapsing currency, indicating the economic crisis of 1923.

Printing Method

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Catalog Numbers

michel278

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$4
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2.5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.75
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.3

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