GERMAN EMPIRE
STAMPS
1872
MICHEL 2
1st Jan 1872: Eagle with small breast shield (with so-called "Crown of Aachen") Arms Embossed as Type A. Regular Issue of 1st Jan 1872. Perf 13½ : 14¼
Mi 2
⅓ Groschen
light to dark yellowish green
(see Varieties)
⅓ Groschen
light to dark yellowish green
(see Varieties)
VARIATIONS
Mi2 a
light to dark yellowish green.
light to dark yellowish green.
Mi2 b
dark (grey) emerald green.
dark (grey) emerald green.
PLATE FLAWS
There are a great number of genuine plate flaws and printing errors on this series. For more information see "Michel Handbook - Catalog: Plate Flaws on Breast Shield Stamps of the German Empire 1872 to 1874".Mi2 I
broken circle at the left of the 11th vertical line and imprint of a screw head.
broken circle at the left of the 11th vertical line and imprint of a screw head.
Mi2 II
dot under "R" in "GROSCHEN"
dot under "R" in "GROSCHEN"
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
Mi2
Cancelled.
Cancelled.
Mi2
Cancelled.
Cancelled.
Mi2
Cancelled.
Cancelled.
