Braunschweig postage stamps year 1865 Used lot
The stamps issued by Braunschweig (Duchy of Brunswick) in 1865 were part of the state’s final regular postage series before joining the North German Postal District in 1868.
These stamps are easily identifiable by their central design, which features the Coat of Arms of the Duchy of Brunswick (a crowned shield with a horse).1
Key Characteristics of the 1865 Issue
The series was issued on October 1, 1865, and is generally noted for the following features:2
| Feature | Description |
| Design | Coat of Arms of the Duchy (Crowned Shield with the Brunswick Steed). |
| Denominations | The issue was denominated in Groschen (Gr.) and included fractional values. The main values are typically listed as a set of three: |
| $\frac{1}{3}$ Groschen (Black) | |
| 1 Groschen (Rose or Carmine) | |
| 2 Groschen (Blue) | |
| Perforation | The stamps are perforated/separated using a special pattern known as Rouletting (specifically, rouletted 16 or “perce en arc” roulette). |
| Currency | The currency used was the Silber Groschen (Sgr.) or Groschen (Gr.). The full denomination would be $\frac{1}{3}$ Silber Groschen or $\frac{1}{3}$ Neugroschen. |
| Watermark | These stamps were typically issued without a watermark. |
Catalogue Numbers (Commonly used in German Philately)
- Michel Catalogue Numbers: The set is generally listed as:
- MiNr. 19: 3$\frac{1}{3}$ Gr.4
- MiNr. 20: 1 Gr.
- MiNr. 21: 2 Gr.
- Note: There may be minor catalog variations for shades, types, or paper color.
This 1865 issue is historically significant as one of the last independent postage issues of the German state of Braunschweig.
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