WEIMAR REPUBLIC
STAMPS
1920
MICHEL 146
GERMANIA (VIII)
(DEUTSCHES REICH)
issued: Jan 1920 to Aug 1921. Regular Issue Germania (VIII). Different colours and denominations (Michel 150 to 153). Designed by Waldraff and printed typography on sheets (10 x 10), coils and booklets. Watermarked diamond/lozenge perforated 14:14¼.
Mi 146
50Pf
dark grey-lilac (Variations)
Front
50Pf
dark grey-lilac (Variations)
Front
Mi 146
50Pf
dark grey-lilac (Variations)
Reverse
50Pf
dark grey-lilac (Variations)
Reverse
TYPE DIFFERENCES
Mi 146 Type I
Mi 146 Type II
Type I: The cross on the crown is almost unrecognisable. The denomination and image are shifted. In addition "DEUTSCHES REICH" is larger and thicker and slightly shifted.
Type II: The cross on the crown is very clear and the image is well centered. In addition "DEUTSCHES REICH" is smaller and thinner and well centered.
VARIATIONS
REQUIRES ADDITIONAL RESEARCH
PLATE FLAWS
REQUIRES ADDITIONAL RESEARCH
STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
MINT / UNUSED
(1)
Mi 146
Mint, Unused
Front
Mi 146
Mint, Unused
Front
(1)
Mi 146
Mint, Unused
Reverse
Mi 146
Mint, Unused
Reverse