Description: This is a 25 Pfennig definitive stamp issued by the Deutsche Bundespost (West Germany) as part of the long-running "Significant Germans" (Bedeutende Deutsche) series. Printed in a striking reddish-orange, the design features a detailed portrait of Balthasar Neumann, the legendary Baroque architect, looking to the left in a period-appropriate curled wig.The stamp is framed by a simple, modern white border with the text "DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST" wrapping around the left, top, and right sides. The denomination "25" is centered at the bottom in a bold serif font. Your copy features a partial circular postal cancellation, with black ink lines crossing the face of the portrait.
Circa: 1960s
Condition: Used
Notes:
Balthasar Neumann is one of the few historical figures to grace both a common stamp and a high-value banknote simultaneously. While this stamp was used for everyday mail, his portrait also famously appeared on the 50 Deutsche Mark banknote (the last series before the Euro), cementing his status as a German cultural icon.