uncommon1900-1945

German Empire 1901 Vineta Provisional (Fake) on Fragment

Name: German Empire 1901 Vineta Provisional (Fake) on Fragment
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1901 · 3 Pfennig

This listing describes a known fake of the German Empire's 1901 Vineta Provisional stamp, presented on a fragment. The original stamp depicts the SMS Vineta cruiser and was issued as an emergency provisional.

The Vineta Provisional was an emergency issue created by the German cruiser SMS Vineta in 1901 due to a shortage of stamps, making it one of the most famous and sought-after German philatelic items. This item represents a historical forgery of that significant stamp.

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military naval-post provisional-issue forgery

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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