Berlin – Scott # 9N367

Description

Berlin – Scott #9N367, MNH

Issued in 1978, this 80 Pfennig stamp from West Berlin belongs to the Technological Innovations definitive series and features a tractor (Traktor) — symbolizing agricultural progress and the mechanization that transformed postwar Germany’s economy.

Details:

• Scott #: 9N367

• Denomination: 80 Pf

• Issue Date: 1978

• Design Theme: Modern Tractor

• Series: Technological Innovations / Industry and Agriculture

• Color: Deep green

• Condition: Mint, never hinged (MNH)

• Designer: Rolf Weidemann

• Printing Method: Photogravure

• Inscription: “Deutsche Bundespost Berlin – Traktor”

Design Description:
The stamp shows a powerful, contemporary tractor rendered with clean lines and technical precision, emphasizing both function and form. The large tires and enclosed cab highlight advances in agricultural engineering during the 1970s, when efficiency and safety were becoming central to farm design.

Historical Context:
This issue reflects Berlin’s participation in Germany’s postwar technological renewal, showcasing agriculture’s modernization alongside industrial and scientific progress. Mechanization not only boosted food production but also represented the nation’s drive toward self-sufficiency and innovation.