German Reich 1923 Numeral with 2 Millionen Mark Overprint
German Reich · 1923 · 2 Millionen Mark
A German definitive stamp featuring the numeral '500' in a circular frame, originally denominated '500 Tausend Mark'. It bears a diagonal overprint changing its value to '2 Millionen Mark'.
This stamp is a stark example of the hyperinflation crisis in Germany during 1923, where stamp denominations rapidly increased, often requiring overprints to reflect new, higher postal rates.
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