uncommon1900-1945

Bulgaria, Ferdinand I, Overprint for Occupied Romania

Name: Bulgaria, Ferdinand I, Overprint for Occupied Romania
Brand: Bulgaria
Availability: InStock

Bulgaria · 1916 · 5 BANI

The stamp features a profile portrait of Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, facing left, within an ornate rectangular frame. It bears a black overprint 'ROMANIA' and '5 BANI' indicating its use in occupied Romanian territory.

Issued by Bulgaria in 1916 during World War I, this stamp was overprinted for use in Romanian territories occupied by Bulgarian forces. It serves as a historical artifact of the wartime occupation and the temporary administrative changes in the region.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state overprint occupation war

Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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