POSTAGE STAMPS
(1933)
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MICHEL 482
HINDENBURG MEDALLION
BACKGROUND: This stamp was part of the second series of stamps featuring the image of Paul von Hindenburg. These stamps are referred to as Hindenburg Medallions.
VALIDITY: Apr 1933 to May 1945
VALUE: 3Rpf
COLOUR: dark-brown-ochre
WATERMARK: Waffle / Network
PERF: K14x14¼.
AVAILABILITY: Engraved sheets (10x10) and coils
QUANTITY PRINTED: Unknown
VARIATIONS
ABOVE LEFT: 482 P OR (Sheets) Upper edge with values only
ABOVE RIGHT: 482 W OR Upper edge with values and lines (2'9'2).
The only way to determine if a stamp is from a sheet or a coil is if it has the top or bottom gutter attached or if there is a continuous strip of 11 stamps (coil only).