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Soviet Occupation Zone, East Saxony, 55 Pfennig Numbers
uncommon1900-1945

Soviet Occupation Zone, East Saxony, 55 Pfennig Numbers

Germany (Soviet Occupation Zone) · 1945 · 55 Pfennig

The stamp features a large numeral '55' in the center, with 'Pfg.' for Pfennig below it. 'DEUTSCHE POST' is inscribed at the top and 'OST-SACHSEN' at the bottom.

Issued in 1945, this stamp served the postal needs of the Soviet Occupation Zone in East Saxony immediately following World War II. It reflects the provisional nature of services before the division of Germany and the establishment of the German Democratic Republic.

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Image: Chemnitz für die OPD Dresden · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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