common1900-1945

German Empire 5 Pfennig Germania Stamp

Name: German Empire 5 Pfennig Germania Stamp
Brand: German Empire

German Empire · 1901 · 5 Pfennig

The stamp features an allegorical female figure, Germania, facing right, with the inscription 'DEUTSCHES REICH' and '5 PFENNIG'.

The Germania series, first issued in 1900, was the longest-running definitive stamp series of the German Empire, depicting the national personification of Germany and widely used for everyday postal services.

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allegory personification national-symbols definitive

Image: Unknown author<span style="display: none;">Unknown author</span><br> Verlag/publisher: Verlag von Heinrich Sting, Tübingen · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.3

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.15

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.