common1900-1945

German Empire Germania 5 Pfennig

Name: German Empire Germania 5 Pfennig
Brand: German Empire

German Empire · 1909 · 5 Pfennig

The stamp depicts an allegorical female figure, Germania, facing right, wearing a helmet and holding a sword and shield. The country name 'DEUTSCHES REICH' is at the top, and the denomination '5 PFENNIG' is at the bottom.

The Germania series was the longest-running definitive stamp series of the German Empire, issued from 1900 to 1922. It symbolized national unity and identity during a period of significant industrial and political power for Germany.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory definitive portrait mythology

Catalog Numbers

sg79

scott70

michel79

Image: Kevin Alves, · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.3

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.2

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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