Berlin – Scott # 9N174
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1960 Berlin 20 Pf reddish brown “Walther Schreiber” (Scott #9N174), MNH; a respectful portrait celebrating Berlin’s postwar leadership and the enduring strength of its democratic spirit.
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Description
Berlin – Scott #9N174, MNH
Issued in 1960, this 20 Pfennig commemorative from West Berlin honors Walther Schreiber (1884–1958), the first freely elected Mayor of West Berlin after World War II. The design features a dignified portrait of Schreiber with the Berlin city coat of arms—a crowned bear—symbolizing civic pride and democratic renewal in the divided city.
Details:
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Scott #: 9N174
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Denomination: 20 Pf
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Design: Portrait of Walther Schreiber and Berlin coat of arms
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Color: Reddish brown
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Designer: E. Finke
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Engraver: H. Fuchs
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Condition: Mint, never hinged (MNH)
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Issue Date: 1960
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Inscription: “Deutsche Bundespost Berlin / Walther Schreiber”
Historical Context:
Walther Schreiber played a pivotal role in rebuilding West Berlin’s political and civic institutions in the aftermath of the war. As mayor from 1953 to 1955, he guided the city through one of its most challenging periods, helping to establish it as a beacon of democracy and resilience in Cold War Europe.
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