commonpre-1900

Belgium 1875 25 Centimes King Leopold II

Name: Belgium 1875 25 Centimes King Leopold II
Brand: Belgium

Belgium · 1875 · 25 Centimes

The stamp features a profile portrait of King Leopold II of Belgium facing left, enclosed in a circular medallion. The denomination '25 C.' is at the bottom, and 'BELGIQUE' is at the top.

This stamp is part of a definitive series issued during the reign of King Leopold II, who ruled Belgium from 1865 to 1909. These issues were essential for postal communication in a rapidly industrializing Belgium.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portrait definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg100

scott39

michel39

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

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.