common1945-1980

Ernst Thälmann Commemorative

Name: Ernst Thälmann Commemorative
Brand: German Democratic Republic

German Democratic Republic · 1956 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features a left-facing portrait of Ernst Thälmann, a prominent German communist leader. The denomination '20' and the country abbreviation 'DDR' are displayed at the bottom.

This stamp commemorates Ernst Thälmann, a leader of the Communist Party of Germany who was executed by the Nazis in 1944. Its issuance reflects the German Democratic Republic's communist ideology and its veneration of anti-fascist figures.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

portrait politics communism historical-figure commemorative

Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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