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King Alfonso XIII of Spain
commonpre-1900

King Alfonso XIII of Spain

Cuba · 1898 · 2c de Peso

This stamp features a left-facing portrait of the young King Alfonso XIII of Spain. The design is enclosed within an ornate oval frame, with the denomination '2c de Peso' at the bottom and 'CUBA' inscribed at the top. This issue was part of a definitive series released under Spanish colonial rule.

Issued in the final year of Spanish colonial administration, this stamp circulated just before the Spanish-American War, which resulted in Cuba's independence from Spain.

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Catalog Numbers

sg165
scott193
michel135

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$7
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$4
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.