German Empire 5 Pfennig Germania (Peace and War Prints)
German Empire · 1900 · 5 Pfennig
Two variations of the 5 Pfennig Germania stamp, depicting the allegorical figure of Germany facing right, wearing a helmet and holding an olive branch. The left stamp shows a clear 'peace print', while the right exhibits a 'war print' with broken lines and scruffy appearance.
The Germania series was a staple definitive issue of the German Empire. The 'war print' variation (Kriegsdruck) reflects the decline in printing quality during World War I due to material shortages and production pressures, contrasting with the earlier, clearer 'peace print'.
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Image: <bdi><a href="https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1316547" class="extiw" title="d:Q1316547"><span title="German graphic designer">Paul Waldraff</span></a></bdi> · License: Public domain
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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