Berlin – Scott # 9N168

Description

Berlin – Scott #9N168, MNH

Issued in 1959, this 40 Pfennig definitive from West Berlin features a finely engraved profile of President Theodor Heuss (1884–1963), the first President of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany). The design, simple yet dignified, reflects both stability and optimism in the postwar era.

Details:

• Scott #: 9N168

• Denomination: 40 Pf

• Design: Profile portrait of Theodor Heuss

• Color: Deep blue

• Designer: Ludwig Giese

• Condition: Mint, never hinged (MNH)

• Issue Date: 1959

• Inscription: “Deutsche Bundespost Berlin”

Historical Context:
Theodor Heuss was a key figure in rebuilding democratic Germany after World War II. His calm leadership and focus on unity helped restore public trust and international confidence. This definitive series, known for its understated elegance, became one of the most widely used designs in West Berlin during the late 1950s and early 1960s.