commonpre-1900

German Empire 5 Pfennig Imperial Eagle

Name: German Empire 5 Pfennig Imperial Eagle
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1889 · 5 Pfennig

The stamp features the small Imperial Eagle (Reichsadler) of the German Empire, with 'DEUTSCHES REICH' at the top and the denomination '5 PFENNIG' at the bottom.

This stamp belongs to the definitive series issued during the German Empire, representing the unified German state under Kaiser Wilhelm II. It was a common postage stamp used for everyday mail at the turn of the 20th century.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

imperial-eagle definitive heraldry

Catalog Numbers

scott56

michel56

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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

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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