German Reich 50 Pfennig Provisional Stamp

German Reich · 1923 · 50 Pfennig

The stamp features the inscription 'DEUTSCHES REICH' at the top and '50 PFENNIG' at the bottom, likely an overprint on a pre-existing definitive stamp. The central design is not clearly visible but appears to be a standard allegorical or portrait design.

This provisional stamp was issued during the hyperinflation period in Germany, specifically around 1923, when rapidly changing postal rates necessitated frequent surcharges and new denominations to keep pace with the collapsing currency.