common1900-1945

German Empire 5 Pfennig Eagle Stamp (Perforated and Rouletted)

Name: German Empire 5 Pfennig Eagle Stamp (Perforated and Rouletted)
Brand: German Empire

German Empire · 1900 · 5 Pfennig

The stamp features the imperial eagle of the German Empire, with 'DEUTSCHES REICH' at the top and the denomination '5 PFENNIG' at the bottom. The image displays two variations of the stamp: one perforated and one rouletted.

These stamps were part of the definitive 'Eagle' series issued during the German Empire, representing a period of significant industrial and political power in Europe. The comparison highlights different methods of stamp separation used at the time.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

heraldry eagle definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg111 (perforated), 112 (rouletted)

scott61 (perforated), 62 (rouletted)

michel67 (perforated), 68 (rouletted)

Image: Soviet Occupation Zone · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.2

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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