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common1900-1945
German Empire 5 Pfennig Germania
German Empire · 1900 · 5 Pfennig
A definitive stamp from the German Empire featuring a right-facing allegorical depiction of Germania, the national personification of Germany, with 'Deutsches Reich' and '5 Pfennig' text.
Part of the long-running Germania series, which served as the definitive stamps for the German Empire and early Weimar Republic, symbolizing national identity and continuity during a period of significant political change.
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Image: Government of Germany · License: Public domain
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