GERMAN EMPIRE
STAMPS
1872
MICHEL 3
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
Mi3
½ Groschen
bright reddish orange to vermillion [brick red].
½ Groschen
bright reddish orange to vermillion [brick red].
VARIATIONS
REQUIRES ADDITIONAL RESEARCH
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".
Mi3 I a
notch in the inner circle under "C" in "DEUTSCHE" and enhanced right dotted line (early phase).
notch in the inner circle under "C" in "DEUTSCHE" and enhanced right dotted line (early phase).
Mi3 II
broken "S" in "GROSCHEN"
broken "S" in "GROSCHEN"
Mi3 X
bright dots in right frame.
bright dots in right frame.
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
Mi3
Cancelled "CHEMNITZ 30/1 72"
Cancelled "CHEMNITZ 30/1 72"
