common1900-1945

King Farouk I of Egypt, 5 Milliemes

Name: King Farouk I of Egypt, 5 Milliemes
Brand: Egypt

Egypt · 1938 · 5 Milliemes

The stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of King Farouk I of Egypt, wearing a crown. The country name 'مصر' (Egypt) is at the top, and the denomination '٥ مليمات' (5 Milliemes) is at the bottom.

This stamp was issued during the reign of King Farouk I, the last King of Egypt and Sudan, who ascended to the throne in 1936. Such definitive issues featuring the monarch were common to symbolize national sovereignty and the ruling dynasty.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portrait definitive

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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