uncommon1900-1945

Central Lithuania 1920 25 Fenigų Overprint on Lithuania

Name: Central Lithuania 1920 25 Fenigų Overprint on Lithuania
Brand: Central Lithuania

Central Lithuania · 1920 · 25 Fenigų

This stamp features a black overprint 'Litwa Środkowa' and a new denomination of '25 Fen.' on a 1919 Lithuanian stamp. The underlying design shows the Vytis, or White Knight, the national coat of arms of Lithuania, a symbol of the historical Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

Issued in October 1920 for the short-lived Republic of Central Lithuania, a puppet state created after a Polish-led mutiny captured Vilnius. These overprinted stamps were used for postage in the territory for about 18 months before its annexation by Poland.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

overprint coat-of-arms heraldry

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

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.