16 Pfennig Paul von Hindenburg Postage Stamp (Deutsches Reich)

This is a vintage German postage stamp from the 'Deutsches Reich' (German Reich) era, specifically part of the Hindenburg Medallion definitive series first issued in the early 1930s. The stamp portrays a left-facing profile bust of Paul von Hindenburg, the second President of the Weimar Republic. It features a dark background with the text 'Deutsches Reich' at the bottom in a classic Fraktur or Gothic-style typeface. The denomination of '16' is visible in the upper corners. The stamp's physical characteristics include standard perforations along all four edges and a rectangular shape. The coloration appears to be a black or dark grey ink on paper that has aged, showing some foxing or staining—notably reddish-brown spots that suggest moisture damage or environmental oxidation. The overall condition indicates it is a used or circulated piece with visible signs of wear and handling. The craftsmanship reflects the detailed intaglio printing common for security documents of the mid-20th century. Historically, these stamps were utilized from approximately 1932 through the mid-1940s, marking a significant period in European history.