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common1945-1980
Berlin 1973 - 500th Birthday of Nicolaus Copernicus
Germany · 1973 · 50 Pfennig
The stamp features a portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus against a background of celestial bodies and orbital paths, representing his heliocentric model.
This stamp was issued by West Berlin in 1973 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, the Polish astronomer who proposed the heliocentric model of the universe.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
michel454
License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
