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common1900-1945
Belgium King Albert I Definitive
Belgium · 1916 · 5c
The stamp features a profile portrait of King Albert I of Belgium facing left, within an oval frame. The denomination '5c' is displayed at the bottom.
This stamp was issued during World War I, a period when Belgium was largely occupied by Germany. King Albert I remained a symbol of Belgian resistance and sovereignty throughout the conflict.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
sg249
scott122
michel122
Image: Scanné par Claude_villetaneuse · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$0.5Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$0.35Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.25Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.15Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.1Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.