Special edition for the Marian Year - Germany / Saarland 1954 - 500 Pfennig
Theme: Calender
Country | Germany / Saarland |
Issue Date | 1954 |
Face Value | 500.00 |
Perforation | K 13 |
Stamp Type | Postage stamp |
Item Type | Stamp |
Chronological Issue Number | 141 |
Chronological Chapter | GER-SAA |
SID | 646568 |
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This stamp belongs to the special edition of the Marian Year. The motif is »Madonna of the Basel Mayor Meyer« by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543), a German painter. He was court painter to Henry VIII. A well-known picture of Hans Holbein the Younger is "Erasmus of Rotterdam" (1523). He is also famous for his court portraits, such as "Henry VIII." He was told that he was also able to capture his personality with his pictures. His extensive works include façade painting and Bible illustrations. Since November 20, 1947, the French currency was 1 Franc = 100 centimes on the Saarland stamps. the editorial board therefore records the nominal values of catalog numbers 226 to 378 in centimes.