Marshall Islands 3 Pfennig Overprint
German Marshall Islands · 1900 · 3 pfennig
The stamp features the German imperial eagle design with 'DEUTSCHES REICH' and '3 PFENNIG' text, overprinted diagonally with 'Marschall-Inseln' to denote its use in the German Marshall Islands.
This overprint stamp reflects Germany's colonial presence in the Marshall Islands around 1900, a common practice where existing German stamps were overprinted for use in its overseas territories.
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License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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