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Chile 1880 Columbus 1 Centavo
commonpre-1900

Chile 1880 Columbus 1 Centavo

Chile · 1880 · 1 Centavo

This stamp features a portrait of Christopher Columbus, the famed Genoese explorer credited with the European discovery of the Americas. The design is framed by an ornate oval, with the denomination 'UN CENTAVO' at the bottom and 'CHILE' at the top. This issue was part of a definitive series printed by the American Bank Note Company.

Issued during a period of relative stability and economic growth for Chile, this definitive series replaced earlier designs and was used for several years for postal correspondence.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg71
scott38
michel31

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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