common1900-1945

King Farouk I Portrait Definitive

Name: King Farouk I Portrait Definitive
Brand: Egypt

Egypt · 1937 · 50 MILLIEMES

The stamp features a profile portrait of King Farouk I of Egypt facing left, wearing a military uniform. The denomination '50 MILLIEMES' is at the top, and 'FAROUK I' 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. It is part of a definitive series depicting the young monarch, reflecting the monarchy's presence in daily life.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portrait definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg258

scott207

michel207

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

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.