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German Official Stamp, 85 Pfennig
common1900-1945

German Official Stamp, 85 Pfennig

Germany · 1923 · 85 Pfennig

A German official stamp from 1923, featuring a stylized posthorn emblem at its center, with 'Deutsches Reich' at the top and 'Dienstmarke' (Official Stamp) at the bottom, and '85 Pfennig' denomination.

Issued during the Weimar Republic's period of hyperinflation, this official stamp was used for government mail services in Germany, reflecting the economic instability of the time.

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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.