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Germany 1923 Hyperinflation Overprint
common1900-1945

Germany 1923 Hyperinflation Overprint

Germany · 1923 · 400,000 Mark

A German definitive stamp featuring the numeral '300 Mark' within a rectangular design, diagonally overprinted with '400000 Mark' due to hyperinflation.

This stamp is a product of the extreme hyperinflation in Germany during 1923, where postal rates changed rapidly, necessitating frequent overprints on existing stock to reflect new, much higher denominations.

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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

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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