Germany / Prussia postage stamp year 1858 2 Sgr
That is a classic stamp from the Kingdom of Prussia (Preussen), which was the largest and most powerful of the German States before the German unification in 1871.
The stamp you are referencing is the 2 Silbergroschen (2 Sgr.) value from the 1858-1859 issue.
🇩🇪 Prussia 1858 2 Sgr. Stamp
- State: Kingdom of Prussia (part of the German States).
- Year of Issue: 1858 (Specifically issued around November 20, 1858).
- Denomination: 2 Silbergroschen (2 Sgr.)
- Design: This stamp belongs to the series featuring the portrait of the reigning monarch, King Frederick William IV (Friedrich Wilhelm IV).
- Portrait: Head of Frederick William IV facing right.
- Background: The most distinct feature of this 1858 issue is the crossed-line background (as opposed to the solid background of the 1857 issue).
- Inscriptions: Typically inscribed “FREIMARKE” (Postage Stamp) at the top, and the denomination “ZWEI SILBERGR.” (Two Silbergroschen) at the bottom.
- Color/Catalogue: The 2 Sgr. denomination is usually found in a shade of Blue.
- Scott Catalogue: It is generally listed as Scott #12.
- Michel Catalogue: It is listed as Mi. 12.
- Format: These stamps were imperforate (issued without separating holes/teeth) and had to be cut apart from the sheet using scissors.
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