This is a 1923 Free City of Danzig (Freie Stadt Danzig) airmail (Flugpost) stamp, overprinted with 5 Millionen (5 million marks) during the hyperinflation period.
1. Original Stamp Details:
• Type: Airmail (Flugpost) stamp
• Original Value: Likely 20 Marks (before overprint)
• Design: Features an airplane with sunburst rays and “Freie Stadt Danzig” lettering
• Color: Orange-red
2. Overprint Details:
• Overprint Value: 5 Millionen (5 million marks)
• Overprint Type: Thick, black Gothic font typical of 1923 hyperinflation issues
• Issued as a part of a series to cover skyrocketing postal rates for airmail services.
3. Collectible Value Insight:
• This series is popular with collectors, especially when overprints are clear and well-centered.