Togo, 1900 Overprint on German Colony Stamp

Name: Togo, 1900 Overprint on German Colony Stamp
Brand: Togo

Togo · 1900 · 5 Pfennig

This stamp is an overprint on a definitive issue of the German Colony of Togo. The original design features the imperial yacht SMY Hohenzollern II in a frame. A new denomination of '5 PFENNIG' has been overprinted in black ink to update its postal value.

Issued during the German colonial period in Togo, this overprint reflects the administrative and postal needs of the colony at the turn of the 20th century.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

colonial-overprint numerals

Catalog Numbers

scott16

michel16

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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