Berlin – Scott # 9NB16, used

Description

Berlin – Scott #9NB16, Used

Issued in 1956, this 20+10 Pfennig deep rose semi-postal commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Diocese of Berlin (25 Jahre Bistum Berlin). The design features St. Peter (St. Petrus), the apostle and first bishop of Rome, holding the keys of heaven — a fitting symbol for this ecclesiastical celebration.

Details:

• Scott #: 9NB16

• Denomination: 20 + 10 Pfennig (semi-postal)

• Design: St. Peter (St. Petrus)

• Color: Deep Rose

• Condition: Used, clear circular cancel

• Issue Date: 1956

• Inscription: “25 Jahre Bistum Berlin / Deutsche Bundespost Berlin”

Historical Context:
The Diocese of Berlin was established in 1930, and this 1956 issue marked a quarter-century of spiritual leadership amid a divided Germany. The surcharge (+10 Pf) supported Catholic charitable causes, highlighting Berlin’s enduring faith and cultural resilience during the postwar years.