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King Farouk I of Egypt Portrait

Name: King Farouk I of Egypt Portrait
Brand: Egypt

Egypt · 1937 · 50 Milliemes

The stamp features a profile portrait of King Farouk I facing left, framed by an ornate oval design. The country name 'EGYPT' and the denomination '50 MILLIEMES' are inscribed below the portrait in both English and Arabic.

This stamp belongs to the first definitive series issued during the reign of King Farouk I, who ascended to the throne in 1936. It represents Egypt's monarchy prior to the 1952 revolution.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive portrait

Catalog Numbers

sg242

scott221

michel206

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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