Baden year 1862 stamp 30 Kr Unused mint hinged
The Baden 30 Kreuzer stamp from 1862 is a classic issue from the German State of the Grand Duchy of Baden.
Here are the key details for this stamp:
Stamp Details
| Feature | Description |
| State | Grand Duchy of Baden (German States) |
| Year of Issue | 1862 |
| Denomination | 30 Kreuzer (Kr.) |
| Design | Coat of Arms Issue (Wappen-Ausgabe). The design features the large heraldic coat of arms of Baden in the center on a white background (distinguishing it from the earlier 1860-62 issue which had a lined background). |
| Inscriptions | “FREIEMARKE” (Postage Stamp) at the top and the value “30 KREUZER” at the bottom. |
| Color | Deep Orange or Orange-Yellow |
| Printing Method | Typography (Surface Printing) |
| Perforation | Perforated, typically Perf 10 |
| Catalog Number | It is listed as Scott #25 and Michel #22 (or similar, depending on the shade/variety). |
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Historical Context
- The 30 Kreuzer was a relatively high value for the time, likely used for heavy or foreign mail.
- The stamp was part of the 1862-1865 definitive set, which continued the transition from the first imperforate issues to perforated stamps.
- Baden’s postal independence ended in 1871 when the Grand Duchy became part of the unified German Empire, making all stamps from this era obsolete.
Collectibility
The 30 Kr value is the second-highest face value in this particular series (the 18 Kr being the next highest). While not as famously rare as the legendary “Baden 9 Kreuzer Error,” it is still an important classic German States stamp. Used copies are commonly found, but experts often check the cancellations on high-value issues for authenticity, as forged cancellations were known to be applied to genuine unused stamps. The value varies significantly based on condition, centering, and whether it is unused, used, or part of a cover.
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