Weimar Republic postage stamps 1923 500 Mark full sheet Mi 272 (10×10 ) MNH
The Deutsche Reich 1923 500 Mark stamp, Michel (Mi) Catalog number 272, is a definitive stamp issued during the peak of the Weimar Republic’s hyperinflation crisis.
Here are the key details about this specific stamp:
- Catalog Number: Michel No. 272 (Mi 272)
- Period: Deutsche Reich (Weimar Republic)
- Year of Issue: April/May 1923
- Denomination: 500 Mark
- Design: Part of the “Ziffern im Kreis” (Number in a Circle) or “New Numerical” series. The central feature is the large denomination number inside a circular design.
- Printing Technique: Book printing (Buchdruck).
Collectibility and Value
Stamps from the 1923 hyperinflation period were printed in vast quantities, which means most individual examples of the Michel 272 are generally common and have a low market price.
However, the value can vary based on specific factors:
- Condition: “Postfrisch” (Mint Never Hinged) condition generally commands a higher price than a used or hinged stamp.
- Variations: As with all inflation stamps, collectors look for specific varieties, such as:
- Watermark (Wz): The stamp has a waffle (network) watermark (Wz 2).
- Printing Types: The stamp can be found in sheet printing (Flachdruck) or rotary press printing (Walzendruck), which can affect value.
- Errors/Rarities: Specific plate flaws, gutter pairs, or rare usages on cover (Briefstück) can be worth significantly more.
