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uncommon1900-1945
Belgium 1921 Olympic Games Overprint
Belgium · 1921 · 10c
The stamp features an ancient discus thrower, originally issued in 1920 for the Antwerp Olympic Games. It is overprinted in red with a new denomination of '10c'.
This stamp is an overprinted revaluation of a 1920 issue commemorating the VIIth Olympic Games held in Antwerp, Belgium. The overprint likely served to adjust postal rates or repurpose unsold stock.
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Catalog Numbers
michel162
Image: Royal Post of Belgium · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$10Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$5Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$3Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$2Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$1Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
