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Germany Type PB2 Meter Stamp
common1945-1980

Germany Type PB2 Meter Stamp

Germany · 1960 · Variable (meter stamp)

A catalog image of a German meter stamp, specifically type PB2, produced by a Postalia franking machine. These are machine-imprinted postal indicia rather than traditional adhesive stamps, typically showing a postmark and a value.

Meter stamps like the PB2 represent a significant development in postal history, facilitating efficient bulk mail processing for businesses and postal services by replacing adhesive stamps with machine-generated impressions.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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