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Togo, 1900 Overprint on German Colony Stamp
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
Catalog Numbers
scott16
michel16
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$10Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$7Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$5Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$2Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$1Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
