King Baudouin I, Definitives Series
Belgium · 1952 · 2.50 F
This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Baudouin I, the fifth King of the Belgians. The design is simple and elegant, focusing on the monarch's profile, with the country name 'BELGIQUE - BELGIË' at the top and the denomination '2.50 F' at the bottom. This stamp was part of a long-running series issued throughout his reign.
Issued shortly after King Baudouin ascended to the throne in 1951 following the abdication of his father, Leopold III. His reign oversaw Belgium's post-war economic recovery and the decolonization of the Belgian Congo.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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