commonpre-1900

German Empire Imperial Eagle, 20 Pfennig

Name: German Empire Imperial Eagle, 20 Pfennig
Brand: German Empire
Availability: InStock

German Empire · 1896 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features a stylized imperial eagle with a shield on its chest, surrounded by an oval frame. The country name 'DEUTSCHES REICH' is at the top, and the denomination '20 PFENNIG' is at the bottom.

This stamp belongs to the 'Reichsadler' (Imperial Eagle) series, a standard definitive issue for the German Empire, reflecting its national identity and postal service during the late 19th century. It represents a period of unification and imperial power in Germany.

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Typography

Themes

national-symbol eagle definitive

Image: <p>Krötzsch, Hugo; </p> Krötzsch, Hugo. Handbuch der Postfreimarkenkunde · License: No restrictions

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.