common1900-1945

1945 Germany (Soviet Occupation) 12 Pfennig Posthorn

Name: 1945 Germany (Soviet Occupation) 12 Pfennig Posthorn
Brand: Germany
Availability: InStock

Germany · 1945 · 12 Pfennig

The stamp features a stylized posthorn design with 'DEUTSCHE POST' at the top and '12 PFENNIG' at the bottom, set against a plain background.

Issued by the Soviet Military Administration in Germany (SMAD) in 1945, this stamp signifies the re-establishment of postal services in the Soviet occupation zone immediately following World War II and the initial division of Germany.

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Themes

definitive posthorn occupation-issue post-war

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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