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Albania 1920 Skanderbeg Overprinted "SHQIPENIA"

Name: Albania 1920 Skanderbeg Overprinted "SHQIPENIA"
Brand: Albania

Albania · 1920 · 10q

This stamp features a portrait of Gjergj Kastrioti, known as Skanderbeg, the national hero of Albania. The design, originally issued in 1913, shows him in profile wearing his distinctive goat-headed helmet. This 1920 version is characterized by a black two-line overprint reading "SHQIPENIA" (Albania) and a new denomination of 10 Qintar.

Issued following the Congress of Lushnjë, these overprints helped establish a unified postal system for the newly re-established Albanian state after the turmoil of World War I.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

skanderbeg national-heroes overprint portraits helmets

Catalog Numbers

sg128

scott115

michel100

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.